Wichita Falls, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wichita Falls decreased by 1,493. In this period, the peak population was 105,262 in the year 2014. 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 | 104,184 | - | - |
| 2001 | 103,043 | -1,141 | -1.10% |
| 2002 | 102,672 | -371 | -0.36% |
| 2003 | 102,180 | -492 | -0.48% |
| 2004 | 102,924 | 744 | 0.73% |
| 2005 | 101,981 | -943 | -0.92% |
| 2006 | 102,137 | 156 | 0.15% |
| 2007 | 101,175 | -962 | -0.94% |
| 2008 | 100,886 | -289 | -0.29% |
| 2009 | 101,081 | 195 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 104,798 | 3,717 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 103,980 | -818 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 104,658 | 678 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 104,992 | 334 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 105,262 | 270 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 103,953 | -1,309 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 104,137 | 184 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 104,404 | 267 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 104,526 | 122 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 104,774 | 248 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 102,480 | -2,294 | -2.19% |
| 2021 | 102,803 | 323 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 102,699 | -104 | -0.10% |
| 2023 | 102,691 | -8 | -0.01% |
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Wichita Falls, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wichita Falls's population increased by 614 (0.59%), 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, Wichita Falls's population decreased by 2,318 (2.21%), 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, Wichita Falls's population increased by 211 (0.21%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wichita Falls's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 102,691.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wichita Falls's population peaked in year 2014 at 105,262.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wichita Falls's population was lowest in year 2008 at 100,886.
Wichita Falls, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wichita Falls grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wichita Falls had an average annual population growth rate of 0.06% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wichita Falls annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.06% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Wichita Falls population grew the most, with an increase of 3,717 people (a 3.68% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wichita Falls population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,294 people (a 2.19% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wichita Falls, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wichita Falls's population decreased by 112 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 104 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 8 (0.01%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wichita Falls, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wichita Falls decreased by 2,301 (2.19%). The population was highest at 105,262 in the year 2014 and lowest at 102,480 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)