Washburn County, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washburn County increased by 912. In this period, the peak population was 16,930 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 | 16,018 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,140 | 122 | 0.76% |
| 2002 | 16,331 | 191 | 1.18% |
| 2003 | 16,378 | 47 | 0.29% |
| 2004 | 16,452 | 74 | 0.45% |
| 2005 | 16,507 | 55 | 0.33% |
| 2006 | 16,588 | 81 | 0.49% |
| 2007 | 16,611 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2008 | 16,658 | 47 | 0.28% |
| 2009 | 16,681 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 15,927 | -754 | -4.52% |
| 2011 | 15,838 | -89 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 15,844 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 15,655 | -189 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 15,654 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 15,515 | -139 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 15,587 | 72 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 15,728 | 141 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 15,841 | 113 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 15,764 | -77 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 16,616 | 852 | 5.40% |
| 2021 | 16,748 | 132 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 16,871 | 123 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 16,930 | 59 | 0.35% |
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Washburn County, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washburn County's population decreased by 91 (0.57%), 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, Washburn County's population increased by 689 (4.33%), 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, Washburn County's population increased by 314 (1.89%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washburn County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,930.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washburn County's population peaked in year 2023 at 16,930.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washburn County's population was lowest in year 2015 at 15,515.
Washburn County, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washburn County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washburn County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population grew 5.69% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washburn County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.25% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Washburn County population grew the most, with an increase of 852 people (a 5.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Washburn County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 754 people (a 4.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washburn County, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washburn County's population increased by 182 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 123 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 59 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washburn County, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washburn County increased by 1,275 (8.14%). The population was highest at 16,930 in the year 2023 and lowest at 15,515 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.80%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)