Washington County, NE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washington County increased by 2,366. In this period, the peak population was 21,167 in the year 2022. 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 | 18,786 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,093 | 307 | 1.63% |
| 2002 | 19,196 | 103 | 0.54% |
| 2003 | 19,416 | 220 | 1.15% |
| 2004 | 19,467 | 51 | 0.26% |
| 2005 | 19,705 | 238 | 1.22% |
| 2006 | 19,856 | 151 | 0.77% |
| 2007 | 19,971 | 115 | 0.58% |
| 2008 | 19,842 | -129 | -0.65% |
| 2009 | 19,830 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 19,921 | 91 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 19,920 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 19,951 | 31 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 19,855 | -96 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 19,935 | 80 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 19,925 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 20,217 | 292 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 20,330 | 113 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 20,599 | 269 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 20,683 | 84 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 20,927 | 244 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 20,991 | 64 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 21,167 | 176 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 21,152 | -15 | -0.07% |
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Washington County, NE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washington County's population increased by 1,135 (6.04%), 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 1,006 (5.05%), 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 225 (1.08%).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 21,152.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington County's population peaked in year 2022 at 21,167.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,786.
Washington County, NE 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 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washington County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washington County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Washington County population grew the most, with an increase of 307 people (a 1.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2007 to 2008 Washington County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 129 people (a 0.65% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washington County, NE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington County's population increased by 161 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 176 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 15 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washington County, NE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washington County increased by 1,297 (6.53%). The population was highest at 21,167 in the year 2022 and lowest at 19,925 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.64%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)