Stone County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Stone County increased by 5,104. In this period, the peak population was 18,756 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 | 13,652 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,051 | 399 | 2.92% |
| 2002 | 14,016 | -35 | -0.25% |
| 2003 | 14,208 | 192 | 1.37% |
| 2004 | 14,382 | 174 | 1.22% |
| 2005 | 14,792 | 410 | 2.85% |
| 2006 | 15,467 | 675 | 4.56% |
| 2007 | 15,658 | 191 | 1.23% |
| 2008 | 16,378 | 720 | 4.60% |
| 2009 | 16,644 | 266 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 17,907 | 1,263 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 17,900 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 18,051 | 151 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 17,967 | -84 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 18,100 | 133 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 18,283 | 183 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 18,189 | -94 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 18,608 | 419 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 17,966 | -642 | -3.45% |
| 2019 | 18,289 | 323 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 18,335 | 46 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 18,578 | 243 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 18,641 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 18,756 | 115 | 0.62% |
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Stone County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Stone County's population increased by 4,255 (31.17%), 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, Stone County's population increased by 428 (2.39%), 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, Stone County's population increased by 421 (2.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Stone County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,756.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stone County's population peaked in year 2023 at 18,756.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stone County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 13,652.
Stone County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Stone County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Stone County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.63% per year. Overall the population grew 37.39% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Stone County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.63% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Stone County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,263 people (a 7.59% year-on-year increase)..
From 2017 to 2018 Stone County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 642 people (a 3.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Stone County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Stone County's population increased by 178 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 63 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 115 (0.62%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Stone County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Stone County increased by 789 (4.39%). The population was highest at 18,756 in the year 2023 and lowest at 17,966 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.44%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)