Stephens County, OK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Stephens County increased by 927. In this period, the peak population was 45,115 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 | 43,087 | - | - |
| 2001 | 42,672 | -415 | -0.96% |
| 2002 | 42,547 | -125 | -0.29% |
| 2003 | 42,400 | -147 | -0.35% |
| 2004 | 42,629 | 229 | 0.54% |
| 2005 | 42,773 | 144 | 0.34% |
| 2006 | 43,001 | 228 | 0.53% |
| 2007 | 43,402 | 401 | 0.93% |
| 2008 | 43,585 | 183 | 0.42% |
| 2009 | 43,743 | 158 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 45,105 | 1,362 | 3.11% |
| 2011 | 45,115 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 44,901 | -214 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 45,000 | 99 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 44,590 | -410 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 44,604 | 14 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 44,044 | -560 | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 43,374 | -670 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 43,231 | -143 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 43,258 | 27 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 42,822 | -436 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 43,110 | 288 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 43,616 | 506 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 44,014 | 398 | 0.91% |
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Stephens County, OK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Stephens County's population increased by 2,018 (4.68%), 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, Stephens County's population decreased by 2,283 (5.06%), 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, Stephens County's population increased by 1,192 (2.78%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Stephens County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 44,014.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stephens County's population peaked in year 2011 at 45,115.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stephens County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 42,400.
Stephens County, OK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Stephens County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Stephens County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.09% per year. Overall the population grew 2.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Stephens County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.09% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Stephens County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,362 people (a 3.11% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Stephens County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 670 people (a 1.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Stephens County, OK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Stephens County's population increased by 904 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 506 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 398 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Stephens County, OK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Stephens County decreased by 986 (2.19%). The population was highest at 44,604 in the year 2015 and lowest at 42,822 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)