Wilkes County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilkes County decreased by 1,177. In this period, the peak population was 10,695 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 | 10,695 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,597 | -98 | -0.92% |
| 2002 | 10,624 | 27 | 0.25% |
| 2003 | 10,640 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2004 | 10,481 | -159 | -1.49% |
| 2005 | 10,383 | -98 | -0.94% |
| 2006 | 10,363 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2007 | 10,288 | -75 | -0.72% |
| 2008 | 10,378 | 90 | 0.87% |
| 2009 | 10,262 | -116 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 10,389 | 127 | 1.24% |
| 2011 | 10,230 | -159 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 10,093 | -137 | -1.34% |
| 2013 | 9,931 | -162 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 9,960 | 29 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 9,927 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 9,808 | -119 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 9,868 | 60 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 9,845 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 9,769 | -76 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 9,552 | -217 | -2.22% |
| 2021 | 9,489 | -63 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 9,565 | 76 | 0.80% |
| 2023 | 9,518 | -47 | -0.49% |
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Wilkes County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilkes County's population decreased by 306 (2.86%), 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, Wilkes County's population decreased by 837 (8.06%), 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, Wilkes County's population decreased by 34 (0.36%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilkes County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,518.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilkes County's population peaked in year 2000 at 10,695.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilkes County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 9,489.
Wilkes County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilkes County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilkes County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.48% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.01% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilkes County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.48% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Wilkes County population grew the most, with an increase of 127 people (a 1.24% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wilkes County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 217 people (a 2.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilkes County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilkes County's population increased by 29 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 76 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 47 (0.49%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilkes County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilkes County decreased by 413 (4.16%). The population was highest at 9,960 in the year 2014 and lowest at 9,489 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)