Van Wert County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Van Wert County decreased by 916. In this period, the peak population was 29,620 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 | 29,620 | - | - |
| 2001 | 29,413 | -207 | -0.70% |
| 2002 | 29,296 | -117 | -0.40% |
| 2003 | 29,241 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2004 | 29,256 | 15 | 0.05% |
| 2005 | 29,176 | -80 | -0.27% |
| 2006 | 29,226 | 50 | 0.17% |
| 2007 | 29,041 | -185 | -0.63% |
| 2008 | 28,904 | -137 | -0.47% |
| 2009 | 28,651 | -253 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 28,679 | 28 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 28,628 | -51 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 28,642 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 28,357 | -285 | -1.00% |
| 2014 | 28,343 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 28,330 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 28,210 | -120 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 28,290 | 80 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 28,176 | -114 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 28,231 | 55 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 28,916 | 685 | 2.43% |
| 2021 | 28,784 | -132 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 28,804 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 28,704 | -100 | -0.35% |
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Van Wert County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Van Wert County's population decreased by 941 (3.18%), 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, Van Wert County's population increased by 237 (0.83%), 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, Van Wert County's population decreased by 212 (0.73%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Van Wert County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,704.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Wert County's population peaked in year 2000 at 29,620.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Wert County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 28,176.
Van Wert County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Van Wert County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Van Wert County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.13% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.09% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Van Wert County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.13% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Van Wert County population grew the most, with an increase of 685 people (a 2.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Van Wert County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 285 people (a 1% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Van Wert County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Van Wert County's population decreased by 80 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 20 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 100 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Van Wert County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Van Wert County increased by 347 (1.22%). The population was highest at 28,916 in the year 2020 and lowest at 28,176 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)