Wilkinson County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilkinson County decreased by 2,257. In this period, the peak population was 10,454 in the year 2006. 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 | 10,315 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,315 | - | - |
| 2002 | 10,323 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2003 | 10,363 | 40 | 0.39% |
| 2004 | 10,286 | -77 | -0.74% |
| 2005 | 10,248 | -38 | -0.37% |
| 2006 | 10,454 | 206 | 2.01% |
| 2007 | 10,310 | -144 | -1.38% |
| 2008 | 10,249 | -61 | -0.59% |
| 2009 | 10,204 | -45 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 9,863 | -341 | -3.34% |
| 2011 | 9,582 | -281 | -2.85% |
| 2012 | 9,460 | -122 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 9,340 | -120 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 9,185 | -155 | -1.66% |
| 2015 | 9,089 | -96 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 9,032 | -57 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 8,855 | -177 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 8,768 | -87 | -0.98% |
| 2019 | 8,628 | -140 | -1.60% |
| 2020 | 8,526 | -102 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 8,305 | -221 | -2.59% |
| 2022 | 8,203 | -102 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 8,058 | -145 | -1.77% |
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Wilkinson County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilkinson County's population decreased by 452 (4.38%), 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, Wilkinson County's population decreased by 1,337 (13.56%), 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, Wilkinson County's population decreased by 468 (5.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilkinson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,058.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilkinson County's population peaked in year 2006 at 10,454.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilkinson County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 8,058.
Wilkinson County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilkinson County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilkinson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.95% per year. Overall the population shrank 21.88% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilkinson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.95% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Wilkinson County population grew the most, with an increase of 206 people (a 2.01% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Wilkinson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 341 people (a 3.34% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilkinson County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilkinson County's population decreased by 247 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 102 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 145 (1.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilkinson County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilkinson County decreased by 1,282 (13.73%). The population was highest at 9,185 in the year 2014 and lowest at 8,058 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.46%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)