Wabash County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wabash County decreased by 1,937. In this period, the peak population was 12,879 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 | 12,879 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,746 | -133 | -1.03% |
| 2002 | 12,636 | -110 | -0.86% |
| 2003 | 12,561 | -75 | -0.59% |
| 2004 | 12,489 | -72 | -0.57% |
| 2005 | 12,456 | -33 | -0.26% |
| 2006 | 12,357 | -99 | -0.79% |
| 2007 | 12,240 | -117 | -0.95% |
| 2008 | 12,158 | -82 | -0.67% |
| 2009 | 12,038 | -120 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 11,916 | -122 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 11,796 | -120 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 11,690 | -106 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 11,675 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 11,604 | -71 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 11,627 | 23 | 0.20% |
| 2016 | 11,518 | -109 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 11,466 | -52 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 11,407 | -59 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 11,370 | -37 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 11,318 | -52 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 11,208 | -110 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 11,040 | -168 | -1.50% |
| 2023 | 10,942 | -98 | -0.89% |
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Wabash County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wabash County's population decreased by 963 (7.48%), 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, Wabash County's population decreased by 598 (5.02%), 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, Wabash County's population decreased by 376 (3.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wabash County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,942.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wabash County's population peaked in year 2000 at 12,879.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wabash County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 10,942.
Wabash County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wabash County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wabash County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.65% per year. Overall the population shrank 15.04% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wabash County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.65% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Wabash County population grew the most, with an increase of 23 people (a 0.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Wabash County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 168 people (a 1.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wabash County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wabash County's population decreased by 266 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 168 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 98 (0.89%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wabash County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wabash County decreased by 733 (6.28%). The population was highest at 11,627 in the year 2015 and lowest at 10,942 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.65%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)