Graves County, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Graves County was 36,412, a 0.61% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Graves County's population was 36,634, an increase of 0.29% compared to a population of 36,527 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Graves County, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Graves County decreased by 668. In this period, the peak population was 37,966 in the year 2009. 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 37,080 - -
2001 37,020 -60 -0.16%
2002 37,043 23 0.06%
2003 37,291 248 0.67%
2004 37,294 3 0.01%
2005 37,544 250 0.67%
2006 37,580 36 0.1%
2007 37,764 184 0.49%
2008 37,796 32 0.08%
2009 37,966 170 0.45%
2010 37,254 -712 -1.88%
2011 37,608 354 0.95%
2012 37,566 -42 -0.11%
2013 37,408 -158 -0.42%
2014 37,584 176 0.47%
2015 37,249 -335 -0.89%
2016 37,217 -32 -0.09%
2017 37,160 -57 -0.15%
2018 37,260 100 0.27%
2019 37,170 -90 -0.24%
2020 36,527 -643 -1.73%
2021 36,634 107 0.29%
2022 36,412 -222 -0.61%
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Graves County, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Graves County's population increased by 174 (0.47%), 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, Graves County's population decreased by 727 (1.95%), 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 Graves County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Graves County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 36,412. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Graves County's population peaked in year 2009 at 37,966.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Graves County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 36,412.

Graves County, KY annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Graves County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.08% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.80% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Graves County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Graves County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.08% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 115. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2010 to 2011, Graves County's population grew the most with an increase of 354 (0.95%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Graves County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 712 (-1.88%).

Things to know

Is Graves County, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Graves County's population decreased by 115 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 107 (0.29%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 222 (0.61%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Graves County, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Graves County decreased by 996 (2.66%). The population was highest at 37,584 in the year 2014 and lowest at 36,412 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.31%.

References

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Graves County, KY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Graves 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 Graves 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 Graves County was 36,412, a 0.61% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Graves County population was 36,634, an increase of 0.29% compared to a population of 36,527 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Graves County decreased by 668. In this period, the peak population was 37,966 in the year 2009. 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).

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