Thomas County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Thomas County increased by 2,767. In this period, the peak population was 46,316 in the year 2009. 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 | 42,882 | - | - |
| 2001 | 42,974 | 92 | 0.21% |
| 2002 | 43,052 | 78 | 0.18% |
| 2003 | 43,626 | 574 | 1.33% |
| 2004 | 43,583 | -43 | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 44,568 | 985 | 2.26% |
| 2006 | 45,067 | 499 | 1.12% |
| 2007 | 45,596 | 529 | 1.17% |
| 2008 | 46,108 | 512 | 1.12% |
| 2009 | 46,316 | 208 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 44,744 | -1,572 | -3.39% |
| 2011 | 44,591 | -153 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 44,535 | -56 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 44,783 | 248 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 44,784 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 44,819 | 35 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 44,967 | 148 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 44,623 | -344 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 44,336 | -287 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 44,427 | 91 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 45,775 | 1,348 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 45,818 | 43 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 45,551 | -267 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 45,649 | 98 | 0.22% |
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Thomas County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Thomas County's population increased by 1,862 (4.34%), 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, Thomas County's population increased by 1,031 (2.30%), 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, Thomas County's population decreased by 126 (0.28%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Thomas County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 45,649.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Thomas County's population peaked in year 2009 at 46,316.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Thomas County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 42,882.
Thomas County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Thomas County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Thomas County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population grew 6.45% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Thomas County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.28% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Thomas County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,348 people (a 3.03% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Thomas County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,572 people (a 3.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Thomas County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Thomas County's population decreased by 169 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 267 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 98 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Thomas County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Thomas County increased by 866 (1.93%). The population was highest at 45,818 in the year 2021 and lowest at 44,336 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)