Saunders County, NE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Saunders County increased by 3,652. In this period, the peak population was 23,463 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 | 19,811 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,893 | 82 | 0.41% |
| 2002 | 19,825 | -68 | -0.34% |
| 2003 | 19,973 | 148 | 0.75% |
| 2004 | 20,087 | 114 | 0.57% |
| 2005 | 20,264 | 177 | 0.88% |
| 2006 | 20,178 | -86 | -0.42% |
| 2007 | 20,216 | 38 | 0.19% |
| 2008 | 20,143 | -73 | -0.36% |
| 2009 | 20,173 | 30 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 20,867 | 694 | 3.44% |
| 2011 | 20,839 | -28 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 20,799 | -40 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 20,878 | 79 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 20,863 | -15 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 20,953 | 90 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 20,977 | 24 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 21,035 | 58 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 21,280 | 245 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 21,562 | 282 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 22,374 | 812 | 3.77% |
| 2021 | 22,832 | 458 | 2.05% |
| 2022 | 23,177 | 345 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 23,463 | 286 | 1.23% |
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Saunders County, NE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Saunders County's population increased by 1,056 (5.33%), 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, Saunders County's population increased by 1,507 (7.22%), 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, Saunders County's population increased by 1,089 (4.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Saunders County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,463.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Saunders County's population peaked in year 2023 at 23,463.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Saunders County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,811.
Saunders County, NE annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Saunders County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Saunders County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.80% per year. Overall the population grew 18.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Saunders County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.80% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Saunders County population grew the most, with an increase of 812 people (a 3.77% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Saunders County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 86 people (a 0.42% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Saunders County, NE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Saunders County's population increased by 631 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 345 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 286 (1.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Saunders County, NE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Saunders County increased by 2,585 (12.38%). The population was highest at 23,463 in the year 2023 and lowest at 20,863 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)