Sullivan County, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sullivan County increased by 9,158. In this period, the peak population was 162,135 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 | 152,977 | - | - |
| 2001 | 152,591 | -386 | -0.25% |
| 2002 | 152,909 | 318 | 0.21% |
| 2003 | 152,892 | -17 | -0.01% |
| 2004 | 152,285 | -607 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 152,784 | 499 | 0.33% |
| 2006 | 153,365 | 581 | 0.38% |
| 2007 | 154,335 | 970 | 0.63% |
| 2008 | 154,808 | 473 | 0.31% |
| 2009 | 155,242 | 434 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 156,756 | 1,514 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 156,895 | 139 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 156,367 | -528 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 156,258 | -109 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 156,509 | 251 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 156,336 | -173 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 156,372 | 36 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 157,154 | 782 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 157,785 | 631 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 158,469 | 684 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 158,246 | -223 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 159,212 | 966 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 160,862 | 1,650 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 162,135 | 1,273 | 0.79% |
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Sullivan County, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sullivan County's population increased by 3,779 (2.47%), 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, Sullivan County's population increased by 1,490 (0.95%), 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, Sullivan County's population increased by 3,889 (2.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sullivan County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 162,135.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sullivan County's population peaked in year 2023 at 162,135.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sullivan County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 152,285.
Sullivan County, TN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sullivan County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sullivan County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 5.99% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sullivan County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Sullivan County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,650 people (a 1.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Sullivan County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 607 people (a 0.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sullivan County, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sullivan County's population increased by 2,923 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,650 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,273 (0.79%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sullivan County, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sullivan County increased by 5,877 (3.76%). The population was highest at 162,135 in the year 2023 and lowest at 156,336 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)