Seward County, NE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Seward County increased by 1,179. In this period, the peak population was 17,671 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 | 16,492 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,596 | 104 | 0.63% |
| 2002 | 16,577 | -19 | -0.11% |
| 2003 | 16,544 | -33 | -0.20% |
| 2004 | 16,712 | 168 | 1.02% |
| 2005 | 16,643 | -69 | -0.41% |
| 2006 | 16,706 | 63 | 0.38% |
| 2007 | 16,554 | -152 | -0.91% |
| 2008 | 16,726 | 172 | 1.04% |
| 2009 | 16,630 | -96 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 16,800 | 170 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 16,707 | -93 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 16,899 | 192 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 16,997 | 98 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 17,016 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 16,998 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 17,095 | 97 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 17,204 | 109 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 17,281 | 77 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 17,318 | 37 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 17,618 | 300 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 17,556 | -62 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 17,625 | 69 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 17,671 | 46 | 0.26% |
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Seward County, NE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Seward County's population increased by 308 (1.87%), 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, Seward County's population increased by 818 (4.87%), 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, Seward County's population increased by 53 (0.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Seward County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,671.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Seward County's population peaked in year 2023 at 17,671.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Seward County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,492.
Seward County, NE annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Seward County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Seward County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population grew 7.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Seward County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.31% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Seward County population grew the most, with an increase of 300 people (a 1.73% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Seward County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 152 people (a 0.91% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Seward County, NE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Seward County's population increased by 115 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 69 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 46 (0.26%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Seward County, NE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Seward County increased by 674 (3.97%). The population was highest at 17,671 in the year 2023 and lowest at 16,998 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.39%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)