Schley County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Schley County increased by 759. In this period, the peak population was 5,254 in the year 2019. 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 | 3,767 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,779 | 12 | 0.32% |
| 2002 | 3,783 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2003 | 3,780 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2004 | 3,814 | 34 | 0.90% |
| 2005 | 3,942 | 128 | 3.36% |
| 2006 | 3,977 | 35 | 0.89% |
| 2007 | 4,122 | 145 | 3.65% |
| 2008 | 4,267 | 145 | 3.52% |
| 2009 | 4,306 | 39 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 5,020 | 714 | 16.58% |
| 2011 | 5,043 | 23 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 5,023 | -20 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 72 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 5,189 | 94 | 1.84% |
| 2015 | 5,208 | 19 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 5,179 | -29 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 5,236 | 57 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 5,212 | -24 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 5,254 | 42 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 4,536 | -718 | -13.67% |
| 2021 | 4,486 | -50 | -1.10% |
| 2022 | 4,497 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 4,526 | 29 | 0.64% |
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Schley County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Schley County's population increased by 1,253 (33.26%), 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, Schley County's population decreased by 484 (9.64%), 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, Schley County's population decreased by 10 (0.22%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Schley County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,526.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Schley County's population peaked in year 2019 at 5,254.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Schley County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 3,767.
Schley County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Schley County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Schley County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.88% per year. Overall the population grew 20.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Schley County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.88% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Schley County population grew the most, with an increase of 714 people (a 16.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Schley County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 718 people (a 13.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Schley County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Schley County's population increased by 40 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 11 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 29 (0.64%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Schley County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Schley County decreased by 569 (11.17%). The population was highest at 5,254 in the year 2019 and lowest at 4,486 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)