Russell County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Russell County increased by 2,039. In this period, the peak population was 18,279 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16,240 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,294 | 54 | 0.33% |
| 2002 | 16,355 | 61 | 0.37% |
| 2003 | 16,466 | 111 | 0.68% |
| 2004 | 16,723 | 257 | 1.56% |
| 2005 | 16,867 | 144 | 0.86% |
| 2006 | 17,058 | 191 | 1.13% |
| 2007 | 17,101 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2008 | 17,305 | 204 | 1.19% |
| 2009 | 17,384 | 79 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 17,582 | 198 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 17,712 | 130 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 17,648 | -64 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 17,759 | 111 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 17,795 | 36 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 17,694 | -101 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 17,769 | 75 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 17,721 | -48 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 17,799 | 78 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 17,944 | 145 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 18,002 | 58 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 18,172 | 170 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 18,185 | 13 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 18,279 | 94 | 0.52% |
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Russell County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Russell County's population increased by 1,342 (8.26%), 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, Russell County's population increased by 420 (2.39%), 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, Russell County's population increased by 277 (1.54%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Russell County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,279.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Russell County's population peaked in year 2023 at 18,279.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Russell County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,240.
Russell County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Russell County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Russell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Russell County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Russell County population grew the most, with an increase of 257 people (a 1.56% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Russell County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 101 people (a 0.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Russell County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Russell County's population increased by 107 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 13 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 94 (0.52%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Russell County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Russell County increased by 520 (2.93%). The population was highest at 18,279 in the year 2023 and lowest at 17,694 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.29%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)