Wilbarger County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilbarger County decreased by 2,076. In this period, the peak population was 14,598 in the year 2000. 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 | 14,598 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,358 | -240 | -1.64% |
| 2002 | 14,298 | -60 | -0.42% |
| 2003 | 14,119 | -179 | -1.25% |
| 2004 | 13,956 | -163 | -1.15% |
| 2005 | 13,982 | 26 | 0.19% |
| 2006 | 14,001 | 19 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 13,865 | -136 | -0.97% |
| 2008 | 13,623 | -242 | -1.75% |
| 2009 | 13,736 | 113 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 13,509 | -227 | -1.65% |
| 2011 | 13,455 | -54 | -0.40% |
| 2012 | 13,294 | -161 | -1.20% |
| 2013 | 13,208 | -86 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 12,991 | -217 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 13,059 | 68 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 12,893 | -166 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 12,693 | -200 | -1.55% |
| 2018 | 12,753 | 60 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 12,695 | -58 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 12,842 | 147 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 12,703 | -139 | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 12,535 | -168 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 12,522 | -13 | -0.10% |
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Wilbarger County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilbarger County's population decreased by 1,089 (7.46%), 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, Wilbarger County's population decreased by 667 (4.94%), 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, Wilbarger County's population decreased by 320 (2.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilbarger County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,522.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilbarger County's population peaked in year 2000 at 14,598.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilbarger County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 12,522.
Wilbarger County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilbarger County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilbarger County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.22% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilbarger County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wilbarger County population grew the most, with an increase of 147 people (a 1.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2007 to 2008 Wilbarger County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 242 people (a 1.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilbarger County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilbarger County's population decreased by 181 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 168 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 13 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilbarger County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilbarger County decreased by 686 (5.19%). The population was highest at 13,059 in the year 2015 and lowest at 12,522 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)