Dent County, MO Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Dent County was 14,467, a 0.27% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Dent County's population was 14,428, an increase of 0.27% compared to a population of 14,389 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Dent County, MO population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Dent County decreased by 461. In this period, the peak population was 15,745 in the year 2013. 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 14,928 - -
2001 15,038 110 0.74%
2002 14,853 -185 -1.23%
2003 14,931 78 0.53%
2004 14,999 68 0.46%
2005 15,058 59 0.39%
2006 15,171 113 0.75%
2007 15,053 -118 -0.78%
2008 15,157 104 0.69%
2009 15,154 -3 -0.02%
2010 15,739 585 3.86%
2011 15,620 -119 -0.76%
2012 15,659 39 0.25%
2013 15,745 86 0.55%
2014 15,641 -104 -0.66%
2015 15,662 21 0.13%
2016 15,457 -205 -1.31%
2017 15,510 53 0.34%
2018 15,592 82 0.53%
2019 15,548 -44 -0.28%
2020 14,389 -1,159 -7.45%
2021 14,428 39 0.27%
2022 14,467 39 0.27%
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Dent County, MO population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Dent County's population increased by 811 (5.43%), 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, Dent County's population decreased by 1,350 (8.58%), 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 Dent County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Dent County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 14,467. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Dent County's population peaked in year 2013 at 15,745.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Dent County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 14,389.

Dent County, MO annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Dent County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Dent County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.14% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.09% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Dent County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Dent County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.14% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 78. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Dent County's population grew the most with an increase of 585 (3.86%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Dent County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,159 (-7.45%).

Things to know

Is Dent County, MO population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dent County's population increased by 78 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 39 (0.27%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 39 (0.27%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Dent County, MO changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Dent County decreased by 1,278 (8.12%). The population was highest at 15,745 in the year 2013 and lowest at 14,389 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.76%.

References

Datasets

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Dent County, MO Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dent 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 Dent 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 Dent County was 14,467, a 0.27% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Dent County population was 14,428, an increase of 0.27% compared to a population of 14,389 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Dent County decreased by 461. In this period, the peak population was 15,745 in the year 2013. 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).

Dent 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 Dent County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Dent 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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