Whitley County, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Whitley County increased by 4,095. In this period, the peak population was 34,742 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 | 30,647 | - | - |
| 2001 | 30,993 | 346 | 1.13% |
| 2002 | 31,252 | 259 | 0.84% |
| 2003 | 31,572 | 320 | 1.02% |
| 2004 | 31,767 | 195 | 0.62% |
| 2005 | 32,077 | 310 | 0.98% |
| 2006 | 32,459 | 382 | 1.19% |
| 2007 | 32,682 | 223 | 0.69% |
| 2008 | 32,841 | 159 | 0.49% |
| 2009 | 32,880 | 39 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 33,351 | 471 | 1.43% |
| 2011 | 33,357 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 33,336 | -21 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 33,287 | -49 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 33,449 | 162 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 33,451 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 33,479 | 28 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 33,732 | 253 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 34,036 | 304 | 0.90% |
| 2019 | 33,868 | -168 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 34,329 | 461 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 34,470 | 141 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 34,577 | 107 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 34,742 | 165 | 0.48% |
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Whitley County, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Whitley County's population increased by 2,704 (8.82%), 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, Whitley County's population increased by 978 (2.93%), 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, Whitley County's population increased by 413 (1.20%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Whitley County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 34,742.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Whitley County's population peaked in year 2023 at 34,742.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Whitley County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 30,647.
Whitley County, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Whitley County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Whitley County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.58% per year. Overall the population grew 13.36% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Whitley County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.58% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Whitley County population grew the most, with an increase of 471 people (a 1.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Whitley County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 168 people (a 0.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Whitley County, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Whitley County's population increased by 272 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 107 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 165 (0.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Whitley County, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Whitley County increased by 1,455 (4.37%). The population was highest at 34,742 in the year 2023 and lowest at 33,449 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)