Washington County, MD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washington County increased by 23,738. In this period, the peak population was 155,813 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 | 132,075 | - | - |
| 2001 | 133,111 | 1,036 | 0.78% |
| 2002 | 134,809 | 1,698 | 1.28% |
| 2003 | 136,795 | 1,986 | 1.47% |
| 2004 | 139,288 | 2,493 | 1.82% |
| 2005 | 141,875 | 2,587 | 1.86% |
| 2006 | 143,991 | 2,116 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 145,775 | 1,784 | 1.24% |
| 2008 | 146,189 | 414 | 0.28% |
| 2009 | 146,367 | 178 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 147,727 | 1,360 | 0.93% |
| 2011 | 148,807 | 1,080 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 149,090 | 283 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 149,055 | -35 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 149,128 | 73 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 149,160 | 32 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 149,715 | 555 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 150,247 | 532 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 150,699 | 452 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 151,066 | 367 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 154,697 | 3,631 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 155,143 | 446 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 155,257 | 114 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 155,813 | 556 | 0.36% |
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Washington County, MD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washington County's population increased by 15,652 (11.85%), 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, Washington County's population increased by 6,970 (4.72%), 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, Washington County's population increased by 1,116 (0.72%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washington County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 155,813.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington County's population peaked in year 2023 at 155,813.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 132,075.
Washington County, MD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washington County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washington County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population grew 17.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washington County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Washington County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,631 people (a 2.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Washington County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 35 people (a 0.02% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washington County, MD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington County's population increased by 670 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 114 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 556 (0.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washington County, MD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washington County increased by 6,758 (4.53%). The population was highest at 155,813 in the year 2023 and lowest at 149,128 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.45%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)