Smith County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Smith County decreased by 2,057. In this period, the peak population was 16,523 in the year 2011. 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 | 16,156 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,106 | -50 | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 15,947 | -159 | -0.99% |
| 2003 | 15,879 | -68 | -0.43% |
| 2004 | 15,871 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2005 | 16,009 | 138 | 0.87% |
| 2006 | 16,032 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 15,994 | -38 | -0.24% |
| 2008 | 15,811 | -183 | -1.14% |
| 2009 | 15,905 | 94 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 16,494 | 589 | 3.70% |
| 2011 | 16,523 | 29 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 16,334 | -189 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 16,226 | -108 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 16,207 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 16,073 | -134 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 15,943 | -130 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 16,067 | 124 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 15,967 | -100 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 15,840 | -127 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 14,193 | -1,647 | -10.40% |
| 2021 | 14,191 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 14,082 | -109 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 14,099 | 17 | 0.12% |
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Smith County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Smith County's population increased by 338 (2.09%), 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, Smith County's population decreased by 2,301 (13.95%), 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, Smith County's population decreased by 94 (0.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Smith County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,099.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smith County's population peaked in year 2011 at 16,523.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smith County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 14,082.
Smith County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Smith County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Smith County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.73% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Smith County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Smith County population grew the most, with an increase of 589 people (a 3.70% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Smith County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,647 people (a 10.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Smith County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Smith County's population decreased by 92 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 109 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 17 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Smith County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Smith County decreased by 2,127 (13.11%). The population was highest at 16,207 in the year 2014 and lowest at 14,082 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)