Stephenson County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Stephenson County decreased by 5,791. In this period, the peak population was 48,896 in the year 2000. 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 | 48,896 | - | - |
| 2001 | 48,497 | -399 | -0.82% |
| 2002 | 48,133 | -364 | -0.75% |
| 2003 | 48,158 | 25 | 0.05% |
| 2004 | 48,022 | -136 | -0.28% |
| 2005 | 47,537 | -485 | -1.01% |
| 2006 | 47,229 | -308 | -0.65% |
| 2007 | 46,993 | -236 | -0.50% |
| 2008 | 46,883 | -110 | -0.23% |
| 2009 | 46,748 | -135 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 47,606 | 858 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 47,328 | -278 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 46,895 | -433 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 46,683 | -212 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 46,280 | -403 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 45,680 | -600 | -1.30% |
| 2016 | 45,512 | -168 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 44,998 | -514 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 44,702 | -296 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 44,371 | -331 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 44,503 | 132 | 0.30% |
| 2021 | 44,062 | -441 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 43,556 | -506 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 43,105 | -451 | -1.04% |
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Stephenson County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Stephenson County's population decreased by 1,290 (2.64%), 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, Stephenson County's population decreased by 3,103 (6.52%), 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, Stephenson County's population decreased by 1,398 (3.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Stephenson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 43,105.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stephenson County's population peaked in year 2000 at 48,896.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stephenson County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 43,105.
Stephenson County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Stephenson County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Stephenson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.84% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Stephenson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.51% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Stephenson County population grew the most, with an increase of 858 people (a 1.84% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Stephenson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 600 people (a 1.30% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Stephenson County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Stephenson County's population decreased by 957 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 506 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 451 (1.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Stephenson County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Stephenson County decreased by 3,578 (7.66%). The population was highest at 46,280 in the year 2014 and lowest at 43,105 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)