Woodward County, OK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Woodward County increased by 1,540. In this period, the peak population was 21,619 in the year 2015. 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 | 18,407 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,311 | -96 | -0.52% |
| 2002 | 18,399 | 88 | 0.48% |
| 2003 | 18,481 | 82 | 0.45% |
| 2004 | 18,784 | 303 | 1.64% |
| 2005 | 18,937 | 153 | 0.81% |
| 2006 | 19,113 | 176 | 0.93% |
| 2007 | 19,664 | 551 | 2.88% |
| 2008 | 19,801 | 137 | 0.70% |
| 2009 | 20,100 | 299 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 19,996 | -104 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 20,111 | 115 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 20,677 | 566 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 21,248 | 571 | 2.76% |
| 2014 | 21,544 | 296 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 21,619 | 75 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 20,991 | -628 | -2.90% |
| 2017 | 20,540 | -451 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 20,277 | -263 | -1.28% |
| 2019 | 20,138 | -139 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 20,412 | 274 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 20,241 | -171 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 20,015 | -226 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 19,947 | -68 | -0.34% |
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Woodward County, OK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Woodward County's population increased by 1,589 (8.63%), 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, Woodward County's population increased by 416 (2.08%), 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, Woodward County's population decreased by 465 (2.28%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Woodward County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,947.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Woodward County's population peaked in year 2015 at 21,619.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Woodward County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 18,311.
Woodward County, OK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Woodward County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Woodward County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population grew 8.37% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Woodward County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Woodward County population grew the most, with an increase of 571 people (a 2.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2015 to 2016 Woodward County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 628 people (a 2.90% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Woodward County, OK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Woodward County's population decreased by 294 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 226 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 68 (0.34%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Woodward County, OK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Woodward County decreased by 1,301 (6.12%). The population was highest at 21,619 in the year 2015 and lowest at 19,947 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)