Ward County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ward County increased by 165. In this period, the peak population was 11,985 in the year 2019. 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 | 10,801 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,454 | -347 | -3.21% |
| 2002 | 10,317 | -137 | -1.31% |
| 2003 | 10,230 | -87 | -0.84% |
| 2004 | 10,177 | -53 | -0.52% |
| 2005 | 10,198 | 21 | 0.21% |
| 2006 | 10,245 | 47 | 0.46% |
| 2007 | 10,135 | -110 | -1.07% |
| 2008 | 10,370 | 235 | 2.32% |
| 2009 | 10,477 | 107 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 10,595 | 118 | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 10,671 | 76 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 10,825 | 154 | 1.44% |
| 2013 | 11,206 | 381 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 11,571 | 365 | 3.26% |
| 2015 | 11,630 | 59 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 11,573 | -57 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 11,377 | -196 | -1.69% |
| 2018 | 11,691 | 314 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 11,985 | 294 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 11,674 | -311 | -2.59% |
| 2021 | 11,081 | -593 | -5.08% |
| 2022 | 10,948 | -133 | -1.20% |
| 2023 | 10,966 | 18 | 0.16% |
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Ward County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ward County's population decreased by 206 (1.91%), 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, Ward County's population increased by 1,079 (10.18%), 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, Ward County's population decreased by 708 (6.06%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ward County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,966.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ward County's population peaked in year 2019 at 11,985.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ward County's population was lowest in year 2007 at 10,135.
Ward County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ward County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ward County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population grew 1.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ward County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.07% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Ward County population grew the most, with an increase of 381 people (a 3.52% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Ward County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 593 people (a 5.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ward County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ward County's population decreased by 115 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 133 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 18 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ward County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ward County decreased by 240 (2.14%). The population was highest at 11,985 in the year 2019 and lowest at 10,948 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.19%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)