Wahkiakum County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wahkiakum County increased by 939. In this period, the peak population was 4,765 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,826 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,772 | -54 | -1.41% |
| 2002 | 3,789 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2003 | 3,666 | -123 | -3.25% |
| 2004 | 3,738 | 72 | 1.96% |
| 2005 | 3,837 | 99 | 2.65% |
| 2006 | 3,952 | 115 | 3.00% |
| 2007 | 3,995 | 43 | 1.09% |
| 2008 | 4,056 | 61 | 1.53% |
| 2009 | 4,022 | -34 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 3,983 | -39 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 3,992 | 9 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 3,996 | 4 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 4,002 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,008 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 3,989 | -19 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 4,123 | 134 | 3.36% |
| 2017 | 4,207 | 84 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 4,343 | 136 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 4,420 | 77 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 4,448 | 28 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 4,586 | 138 | 3.10% |
| 2022 | 4,688 | 102 | 2.22% |
| 2023 | 4,765 | 77 | 1.64% |
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Wahkiakum County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wahkiakum County's population increased by 157 (4.10%), 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, Wahkiakum County's population increased by 465 (11.67%), 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, Wahkiakum County's population increased by 317 (7.13%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wahkiakum County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,765.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wahkiakum County's population peaked in year 2023 at 4,765.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wahkiakum County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 3,666.
Wahkiakum County, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wahkiakum County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wahkiakum County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.07% per year. Overall the population grew 24.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wahkiakum County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.07% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Wahkiakum County population grew the most, with an increase of 138 people (a 3.10% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Wahkiakum County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 123 people (a 3.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wahkiakum County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wahkiakum County's population increased by 179 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 102 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 77 (1.64%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wahkiakum County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wahkiakum County increased by 763 (19.07%). The population was highest at 4,765 in the year 2023 and lowest at 3,989 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.77%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)