Wisconsin Rapids, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wisconsin Rapids increased by 220. In this period, the peak population was 18,877 in the year 2020. 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 | 18,450 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,253 | -197 | -1.07% |
| 2002 | 18,116 | -137 | -0.75% |
| 2003 | 18,019 | -97 | -0.54% |
| 2004 | 17,968 | -51 | -0.28% |
| 2005 | 17,775 | -193 | -1.07% |
| 2006 | 17,682 | -93 | -0.52% |
| 2007 | 17,525 | -157 | -0.89% |
| 2008 | 17,471 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2009 | 17,533 | 62 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 18,395 | 862 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 18,341 | -54 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 18,212 | -129 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 18,047 | -165 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 17,974 | -73 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 17,875 | -99 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 17,903 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 17,798 | -105 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 17,649 | -149 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 17,551 | -98 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 18,877 | 1,326 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 18,769 | -108 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 18,662 | -107 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 18,670 | 8 | 0.04% |
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wisconsin Rapids's population decreased by 55 (0.30%), 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, Wisconsin Rapids's population increased by 482 (2.62%), 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, Wisconsin Rapids's population decreased by 207 (1.10%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wisconsin Rapids's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,670.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wisconsin Rapids's population peaked in year 2020 at 18,877.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wisconsin Rapids's population was lowest in year 2008 at 17,471.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wisconsin Rapids grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wisconsin Rapids had an average annual population growth rate of 0.05% per year. Overall the population grew 1.19% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wisconsin Rapids annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.05% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wisconsin Rapids population grew the most, with an increase of 1,326 people (a 7.56% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Wisconsin Rapids population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 197 people (a 1.07% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wisconsin Rapids, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wisconsin Rapids's population decreased by 99 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 107 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 8 (0.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wisconsin Rapids, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wisconsin Rapids increased by 623 (3.45%). The population was highest at 18,877 in the year 2020 and lowest at 17,551 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)