Scurry County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Scurry County decreased by 12. In this period, the peak population was 17,565 in the year 2015. 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 | 16,224 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,772 | -452 | -2.79% |
| 2002 | 15,882 | 110 | 0.70% |
| 2003 | 15,793 | -89 | -0.56% |
| 2004 | 15,929 | 136 | 0.86% |
| 2005 | 15,864 | -65 | -0.41% |
| 2006 | 15,993 | 129 | 0.81% |
| 2007 | 16,137 | 144 | 0.90% |
| 2008 | 16,148 | 11 | 0.07% |
| 2009 | 16,476 | 328 | 2.03% |
| 2010 | 16,929 | 453 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 16,861 | -68 | -0.40% |
| 2012 | 17,120 | 259 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 17,258 | 138 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 17,367 | 109 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 17,565 | 198 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 17,417 | -148 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 17,020 | -397 | -2.28% |
| 2018 | 16,838 | -182 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 16,655 | -183 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 16,942 | 287 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 16,837 | -105 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 16,269 | -568 | -3.37% |
| 2023 | 16,212 | -57 | -0.35% |
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Scurry County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Scurry County's population increased by 705 (4.35%), 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, Scurry County's population increased by 13 (0.08%), 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, Scurry County's population decreased by 730 (4.31%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Scurry County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,212.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Scurry County's population peaked in year 2015 at 17,565.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Scurry County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 15,772.
Scurry County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Scurry County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Scurry County had an average annual population growth rate of 0% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Scurry County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Scurry County population grew the most, with an increase of 453 people (a 2.75% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Scurry County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 568 people (a 3.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Scurry County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Scurry County's population decreased by 625 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 568 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 57 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Scurry County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Scurry County decreased by 1,046 (6.06%). The population was highest at 17,565 in the year 2015 and lowest at 16,212 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.61%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)