Sterling County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sterling County increased by 36. In this period, the peak population was 1,426 in the year 2022. 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 | 1,361 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,356 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2002 | 1,353 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2003 | 1,323 | -30 | -2.22% |
| 2004 | 1,308 | -15 | -1.13% |
| 2005 | 1,253 | -55 | -4.20% |
| 2006 | 1,187 | -66 | -5.27% |
| 2007 | 1,224 | 37 | 3.12% |
| 2008 | 1,251 | 27 | 2.21% |
| 2009 | 1,250 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 1,137 | -113 | -9.04% |
| 2011 | 1,170 | 33 | 2.90% |
| 2012 | 1,190 | 20 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 1,228 | 38 | 3.19% |
| 2014 | 1,339 | 111 | 9.04% |
| 2015 | 1,330 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 1,337 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,285 | -52 | -3.89% |
| 2018 | 1,306 | 21 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 1,295 | -11 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 1,382 | 87 | 6.72% |
| 2021 | 1,380 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 1,426 | 46 | 3.33% |
| 2023 | 1,397 | -29 | -2.03% |
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Sterling County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sterling County's population decreased by 224 (16.46%), 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, Sterling County's population increased by 245 (21.55%), 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, Sterling County's population increased by 15 (1.09%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sterling County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,397.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling County's population peaked in year 2022 at 1,426.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling County's population was lowest in year 2010 at 1,137.
Sterling County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sterling County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sterling County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population grew 2.65% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sterling County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 Sterling County population grew the most, with an increase of 111 people (a 9.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sterling County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 113 people (a 9.04% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sterling County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sterling County's population increased by 17 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 46 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 29 (2.03%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sterling County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sterling County increased by 169 (13.76%). The population was highest at 1,426 in the year 2022 and lowest at 1,285 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)