Rusk County, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rusk County decreased by 1,188. In this period, the peak population was 15,331 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,331 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,179 | -152 | -0.99% |
| 2002 | 15,137 | -42 | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 14,868 | -269 | -1.78% |
| 2004 | 14,861 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2005 | 14,731 | -130 | -0.87% |
| 2006 | 14,556 | -175 | -1.19% |
| 2007 | 14,471 | -85 | -0.58% |
| 2008 | 14,435 | -36 | -0.25% |
| 2009 | 14,361 | -74 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 14,730 | 369 | 2.57% |
| 2011 | 14,615 | -115 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 14,305 | -310 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 14,366 | 61 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 14,347 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 14,119 | -228 | -1.59% |
| 2016 | 14,084 | -35 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 14,120 | 36 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 14,054 | -66 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 14,091 | 37 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 14,175 | 84 | 0.60% |
| 2021 | 14,085 | -90 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 14,099 | 14 | 0.10% |
| 2023 | 14,143 | 44 | 0.31% |
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Rusk County, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rusk County's population decreased by 601 (3.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Rusk County's population decreased by 555 (3.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Rusk County's population decreased by 32 (0.23%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rusk County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,143.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rusk County's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,331.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rusk County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 14,054.
Rusk County, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rusk County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rusk County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.34% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.75% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rusk County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.34% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rusk County population grew the most, with an increase of 369 people (a 2.57% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Rusk County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 310 people (a 2.12% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rusk County, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rusk County's population increased by 58 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 14 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 44 (0.31%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rusk County, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rusk County decreased by 223 (1.55%). The population was highest at 14,347 in the year 2014 and lowest at 14,054 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.15%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)