Vernon County, MO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Vernon County decreased by 701. In this period, the peak population was 21,160 in the year 2010. 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 | 20,411 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,429 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 2002 | 20,296 | -133 | -0.65% |
| 2003 | 20,250 | -46 | -0.23% |
| 2004 | 20,298 | 48 | 0.24% |
| 2005 | 20,315 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2006 | 20,227 | -88 | -0.43% |
| 2007 | 20,179 | -48 | -0.24% |
| 2008 | 20,240 | 61 | 0.30% |
| 2009 | 20,330 | 90 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 21,160 | 830 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 21,090 | -70 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 20,937 | -153 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 20,988 | 51 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 20,996 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 20,775 | -221 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 20,689 | -86 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 20,527 | -162 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 20,544 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 20,654 | 110 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 19,670 | -984 | -4.76% |
| 2021 | 19,588 | -82 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 19,599 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 19,710 | 111 | 0.57% |
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Vernon County, MO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Vernon County's population increased by 749 (3.67%), 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, Vernon County's population decreased by 1,490 (7.04%), 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, Vernon County's population increased by 40 (0.20%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Vernon County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,710.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernon County's population peaked in year 2010 at 21,160.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernon County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 19,588.
Vernon County, MO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Vernon County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Vernon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Vernon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.15% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Vernon County population grew the most, with an increase of 830 people (a 4.08% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Vernon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 984 people (a 4.76% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Vernon County, MO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Vernon County's population increased by 122 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 11 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 111 (0.57%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Vernon County, MO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Vernon County decreased by 1,278 (6.09%). The population was highest at 20,996 in the year 2014 and lowest at 19,588 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)