Dodge City, KS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Dodge City was 27,422, a 0.82% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Dodge City's population was 27,649, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 27,731 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Dodge City, KS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Dodge City increased by 1,887. In this period, the peak population was 28,169 in the year 2014. 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 25,535 - -
2001 25,306 -229 -0.9%
2002 25,246 -60 -0.24%
2003 25,502 256 1.01%
2004 25,546 44 0.17%
2005 25,656 110 0.43%
2006 25,430 -226 -0.88%
2007 25,582 152 0.6%
2008 25,644 62 0.24%
2009 26,481 837 3.26%
2010 27,453 972 3.67%
2011 27,724 271 0.99%
2012 27,972 248 0.89%
2013 28,144 172 0.61%
2014 28,169 25 0.09%
2015 27,919 -250 -0.89%
2016 27,772 -147 -0.53%
2017 27,472 -300 -1.08%
2018 27,114 -358 -1.3%
2019 26,884 -230 -0.85%
2020 27,731 847 3.15%
2021 27,649 -82 -0.3%
2022 27,422 -227 -0.82%
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Dodge City, KS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Dodge City's population increased by 1,918 (7.51%), 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, Dodge City's population increased by 278 (1.01%), 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 Dodge City's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Dodge City's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 27,422. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Dodge City's population peaked in year 2014 at 28,169.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Dodge City's population was lowest in year 2002 at 25,246.

Dodge City, KS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Dodge City grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Dodge City had an average annual population growth rate of 0.34% per year. Overall the population grew 7.39% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Dodge City's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Dodge City's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.34% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 309. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Dodge City's population grew the most with an increase of 972 (3.67%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Dodge City's population declined the most with a negative growth of 358 (-1.30%).

Things to know

Is Dodge City, KS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dodge City's population decreased by 309 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 82 (0.30%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 227 (0.82%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Dodge City, KS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Dodge City decreased by 722 (2.57%). The population was highest at 28,169 in the year 2014 and lowest at 26,884 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.19%.

References

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Dodge City, KS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dodge City 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City was 27,422, a 0.82% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Dodge City population was 27,649, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 27,731 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Dodge City increased by 1,887. In this period, the peak population was 28,169 in the year 2014. 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).

Dodge City 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 Dodge City is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Dodge City 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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