Sumter County, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sumter County decreased by 2,999. In this period, the peak population was 14,726 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 | 14,726 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,542 | -184 | -1.25% |
| 2002 | 14,148 | -394 | -2.71% |
| 2003 | 14,017 | -131 | -0.93% |
| 2004 | 13,901 | -116 | -0.83% |
| 2005 | 13,677 | -224 | -1.61% |
| 2006 | 13,523 | -154 | -1.13% |
| 2007 | 13,316 | -207 | -1.53% |
| 2008 | 13,161 | -155 | -1.16% |
| 2009 | 12,890 | -271 | -2.06% |
| 2010 | 13,730 | 840 | 6.52% |
| 2011 | 13,491 | -239 | -1.74% |
| 2012 | 13,444 | -47 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 13,398 | -46 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 13,276 | -122 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 13,212 | -64 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 12,973 | -239 | -1.81% |
| 2017 | 12,756 | -217 | -1.67% |
| 2018 | 12,661 | -95 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 12,358 | -303 | -2.39% |
| 2020 | 12,191 | -167 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 11,967 | -224 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 11,889 | -78 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 11,727 | -162 | -1.36% |
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Sumter County, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sumter County's population decreased by 996 (6.76%), 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, Sumter County's population decreased by 1,539 (11.21%), 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, Sumter County's population decreased by 464 (3.81%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sumter County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,727.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sumter County's population peaked in year 2000 at 14,726.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sumter County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 11,727.
Sumter County, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sumter County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sumter County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.89% per year. Overall the population shrank 20.37% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sumter County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.89% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Sumter County population grew the most, with an increase of 840 people (a 6.52% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Sumter County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 394 people (a 2.71% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sumter County, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sumter County's population decreased by 240 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 78 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 162 (1.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sumter County, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sumter County decreased by 1,671 (12.47%). The population was highest at 13,276 in the year 2014 and lowest at 11,727 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)