Webster County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Webster County decreased by 264. In this period, the peak population was 10,267 in the year 2010. 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 | 10,252 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,230 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2002 | 10,134 | -96 | -0.94% |
| 2003 | 9,942 | -192 | -1.89% |
| 2004 | 9,924 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2005 | 9,817 | -107 | -1.08% |
| 2006 | 9,826 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2007 | 9,803 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2008 | 9,930 | 127 | 1.30% |
| 2009 | 9,853 | -77 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 10,267 | 414 | 4.20% |
| 2011 | 10,194 | -73 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 10,090 | -104 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 9,951 | -139 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 10,000 | 49 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 9,881 | -119 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 9,768 | -113 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 9,743 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 9,748 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 9,702 | -46 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 9,902 | 200 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 9,970 | 68 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 9,944 | -26 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 9,988 | 44 | 0.44% |
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Webster County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Webster County's population increased by 15 (0.15%), 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, Webster County's population decreased by 365 (3.56%), 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, Webster County's population increased by 86 (0.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Webster County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,988.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Webster County's population peaked in year 2010 at 10,267.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Webster County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 9,702.
Webster County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Webster County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Webster County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.11% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Webster County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.11% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Webster County population grew the most, with an increase of 414 people (a 4.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Webster County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 192 people (a 1.89% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Webster County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Webster County's population increased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 26 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 44 (0.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Webster County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Webster County increased by 37 (0.37%). The population was highest at 10,000 in the year 2014 and lowest at 9,702 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.04%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)