Lake County, OH Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lake County was 231,842, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lake County's population was 232,223, a decline of 0.12% compared to a population of 232,508 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lake County, OH population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lake County increased by 4,206. In this period, the peak population was 232,508 in the year 2020. 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 227,636 - -
2001 228,056 420 0.18%
2002 228,460 404 0.18%
2003 228,226 -234 -0.1%
2004 229,099 873 0.38%
2005 229,173 74 0.03%
2006 229,946 773 0.34%
2007 230,916 970 0.42%
2008 232,111 1,195 0.52%
2009 232,360 249 0.11%
2010 230,010 -2,350 -1.01%
2011 229,991 -19 -0.01%
2012 229,572 -419 -0.18%
2013 230,085 513 0.22%
2014 229,865 -220 -0.1%
2015 229,843 -22 -0.01%
2016 229,499 -344 -0.15%
2017 230,114 615 0.27%
2018 229,856 -258 -0.11%
2019 229,739 -117 -0.05%
2020 232,508 2,769 1.21%
2021 232,223 -285 -0.12%
2022 231,842 -381 -0.16%
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Lake County, OH population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lake County's population increased by 2,374 (1.04%), 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, Lake County's population increased by 2,498 (1.09%), 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 Lake County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lake County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 231,842. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lake County's population peaked in year 2020 at 232,508.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lake County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 227,636.

Lake County, OH annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Lake County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.08% per year. Overall the population grew 1.85% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lake County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lake 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 666. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Lake County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,769 (1.21%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Lake County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,350 (-1.01%).

Things to know

Is Lake County, OH population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lake County's population decreased by 666 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 285 (0.12%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 381 (0.16%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lake County, OH changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lake County increased by 1,757 (0.76%). The population was highest at 232,508 in the year 2020 and lowest at 229,499 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.10%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Lake County, OH 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County was 231,842, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lake County population was 232,223, a decline of 0.12% compared to a population of 232,508 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lake County increased by 4,206. In this period, the peak population was 232,508 in the year 2020. 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).

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