Whitman County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Whitman County increased by 7,306. In this period, the peak population was 50,136 in the year 2019. 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 | 40,706 | - | - |
| 2001 | 40,601 | -105 | -0.26% |
| 2002 | 41,096 | 495 | 1.22% |
| 2003 | 40,901 | -195 | -0.47% |
| 2004 | 41,430 | 529 | 1.29% |
| 2005 | 41,907 | 477 | 1.15% |
| 2006 | 41,729 | -178 | -0.42% |
| 2007 | 41,354 | -375 | -0.90% |
| 2008 | 42,287 | 933 | 2.26% |
| 2009 | 42,939 | 652 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 44,795 | 1,856 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 45,067 | 272 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 46,660 | 1,593 | 3.53% |
| 2013 | 46,831 | 171 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 46,965 | 134 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 48,224 | 1,259 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 48,912 | 688 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 49,514 | 602 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 49,821 | 307 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 50,136 | 315 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 47,807 | -2,329 | -4.65% |
| 2021 | 43,224 | -4,583 | -9.59% |
| 2022 | 47,579 | 4,355 | 10.08% |
| 2023 | 48,012 | 433 | 0.91% |
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Whitman County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Whitman County's population increased by 4,089 (10.05%), 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, Whitman County's population increased by 3,012 (6.72%), 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, Whitman County's population increased by 205 (0.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Whitman County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 48,012.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Whitman County's population peaked in year 2019 at 50,136.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Whitman County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 40,601.
Whitman County, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Whitman County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Whitman County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population grew 17.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Whitman County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Whitman County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,355 people (a 10.08% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Whitman County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,583 people (a 9.59% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Whitman County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Whitman County's population increased by 4,788 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,355 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 433 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Whitman County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Whitman County increased by 1,181 (2.52%). The population was highest at 50,136 in the year 2019 and lowest at 43,224 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.36%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)