Colleton County, SC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Colleton County was 38,599, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Colleton County's population was 38,427, a decline of 0.28% compared to a population of 38,536 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Colleton County, SC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Colleton County increased by 269. In this period, the peak population was 39,638 in the year 2008. 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 38,330 - -
2001 38,458 128 0.33%
2002 38,673 215 0.56%
2003 38,836 163 0.42%
2004 39,048 212 0.55%
2005 39,180 132 0.34%
2006 39,126 -54 -0.14%
2007 39,336 210 0.54%
2008 39,638 302 0.77%
2009 39,543 -95 -0.24%
2010 38,886 -657 -1.66%
2011 38,447 -439 -1.13%
2012 38,106 -341 -0.89%
2013 37,666 -440 -1.15%
2014 37,529 -137 -0.36%
2015 37,444 -85 -0.23%
2016 37,603 159 0.42%
2017 37,599 -4 -0.01%
2018 37,731 132 0.35%
2019 37,705 -26 -0.07%
2020 38,536 831 2.2%
2021 38,427 -109 -0.28%
2022 38,599 172 0.45%
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Colleton County, SC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Colleton County's population increased by 556 (1.45%), 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, Colleton County's population decreased by 350 (0.90%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Colleton County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Colleton County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 38,599. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Colleton County's population peaked in year 2008 at 39,638.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Colleton County's population was lowest in year 2015 at 37,444.

Colleton County, SC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Colleton County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Colleton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.03% per year. Overall the population grew 0.70% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Colleton County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Colleton County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 63. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Colleton County's population grew the most with an increase of 831 (2.20%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Colleton County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 657 (-1.66%).

Things to know

Is Colleton County, SC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Colleton County's population increased by 63 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 109 (0.28%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 172 (0.45%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Colleton County, SC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Colleton County increased by 933 (2.48%). The population was highest at 38,599 in the year 2022 and lowest at 37,444 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.13%.

References

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Colleton County, SC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Colleton County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Colleton County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Colleton County was 38,599, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Colleton County population was 38,427, a decline of 0.28% compared to a population of 38,536 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Colleton County increased by 269. In this period, the peak population was 39,638 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Colleton County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Colleton County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Colleton County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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