Walthall County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Walthall County decreased by 1,220. In this period, the peak population was 15,524 in the year 2008. 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 | 15,083 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,095 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2002 | 14,961 | -134 | -0.89% |
| 2003 | 15,013 | 52 | 0.35% |
| 2004 | 15,060 | 47 | 0.31% |
| 2005 | 15,027 | -33 | -0.22% |
| 2006 | 15,522 | 495 | 3.29% |
| 2007 | 15,431 | -91 | -0.59% |
| 2008 | 15,524 | 93 | 0.60% |
| 2009 | 15,390 | -134 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 15,395 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 15,372 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 15,069 | -303 | -1.97% |
| 2013 | 14,853 | -216 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 14,844 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 14,604 | -240 | -1.62% |
| 2016 | 14,568 | -36 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 14,515 | -53 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 14,420 | -95 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 14,316 | -104 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 13,871 | -445 | -3.11% |
| 2021 | 13,830 | -41 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 13,824 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 13,863 | 39 | 0.28% |
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Walthall County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Walthall County's population increased by 312 (2.07%), 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, Walthall County's population decreased by 1,524 (9.90%), 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, Walthall County's population decreased by 8 (0.06%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Walthall County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,863.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walthall County's population peaked in year 2008 at 15,524.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walthall County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 13,824.
Walthall County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Walthall County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Walthall County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.09% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Walthall County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Walthall County population grew the most, with an increase of 495 people (a 3.29% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Walthall County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 445 people (a 3.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Walthall County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Walthall County's population increased by 33 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 6 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 39 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Walthall County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Walthall County decreased by 990 (6.67%). The population was highest at 14,844 in the year 2014 and lowest at 13,824 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.68%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)