Willmar, MN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Willmar increased by 2,862. In this period, the peak population was 21,335 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,473 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,456 | -17 | -0.09% |
| 2002 | 18,266 | -190 | -1.03% |
| 2003 | 18,297 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2004 | 18,222 | -75 | -0.41% |
| 2005 | 18,133 | -89 | -0.49% |
| 2006 | 18,045 | -88 | -0.49% |
| 2007 | 17,993 | -52 | -0.29% |
| 2008 | 17,995 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2009 | 17,999 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 19,580 | 1,581 | 8.78% |
| 2011 | 19,568 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 19,626 | 58 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 19,643 | 17 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 19,615 | -28 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 19,619 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 19,608 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 19,634 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 19,673 | 39 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 19,843 | 170 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 21,032 | 1,189 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 21,088 | 56 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 21,252 | 164 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 21,335 | 83 | 0.39% |
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Willmar, MN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Willmar's population increased by 1,107 (5.99%), 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, Willmar's population increased by 1,452 (7.42%), 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, Willmar's population increased by 303 (1.44%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Willmar's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 21,335.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Willmar's population peaked in year 2023 at 21,335.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Willmar's population was lowest in year 2007 at 17,993.
Willmar, MN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Willmar grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Willmar had an average annual population growth rate of 0.67% per year. Overall the population grew 15.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Willmar annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.67% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Willmar population grew the most, with an increase of 1,581 people (a 8.78% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Willmar population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 190 people (a 1.03% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Willmar, MN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Willmar's population increased by 247 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 164 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 83 (0.39%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Willmar, MN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Willmar increased by 1,692 (8.61%). The population was highest at 21,335 in the year 2023 and lowest at 19,608 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.84%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)