Skagit County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Skagit County increased by 27,898. In this period, the peak population was 131,417 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 | 103,519 | - | - |
| 2001 | 105,018 | 1,499 | 1.45% |
| 2002 | 106,426 | 1,408 | 1.34% |
| 2003 | 108,623 | 2,197 | 2.06% |
| 2004 | 110,686 | 2,063 | 1.90% |
| 2005 | 112,746 | 2,060 | 1.86% |
| 2006 | 115,084 | 2,338 | 2.07% |
| 2007 | 116,947 | 1,863 | 1.62% |
| 2008 | 119,116 | 2,169 | 1.85% |
| 2009 | 120,260 | 1,144 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 116,939 | -3,321 | -2.76% |
| 2011 | 117,578 | 639 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 117,716 | 138 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 118,270 | 554 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 119,990 | 1,720 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 121,589 | 1,599 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 123,661 | 2,072 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 125,852 | 2,191 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 127,728 | 1,876 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 129,181 | 1,453 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 129,902 | 721 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 131,005 | 1,103 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 131,322 | 317 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 131,417 | 95 | 0.07% |
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Skagit County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Skagit County's population increased by 13,420 (12.96%), 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, Skagit County's population increased by 12,963 (11.09%), 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, Skagit County's population increased by 1,515 (1.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Skagit County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 131,417.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Skagit County's population peaked in year 2023 at 131,417.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Skagit County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 103,519.
Skagit County, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Skagit County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Skagit County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.17% per year. Overall the population grew 26.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Skagit County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.17% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Skagit County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,338 people (a 2.07% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Skagit County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,321 people (a 2.76% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Skagit County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Skagit County's population increased by 412 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 317 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 95 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Skagit County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Skagit County increased by 13,147 (11.12%). The population was highest at 131,417 in the year 2023 and lowest at 119,990 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)