Meeker County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Meeker County was 23,496, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Meeker County's population was 23,391, a decline of 0.17% compared to a population of 23,431 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Meeker County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Meeker County increased by 725. In this period, the peak population was 23,496 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 22,771 - -
2001 22,882 111 0.49%
2002 23,021 139 0.61%
2003 23,127 106 0.46%
2004 23,238 111 0.48%
2005 23,250 12 0.05%
2006 23,431 181 0.78%
2007 23,430 -1 -
2008 23,469 39 0.17%
2009 23,304 -165 -0.7%
2010 23,333 29 0.12%
2011 23,198 -135 -0.58%
2012 23,041 -157 -0.68%
2013 23,091 50 0.22%
2014 23,129 38 0.16%
2015 23,048 -81 -0.35%
2016 23,081 33 0.14%
2017 23,037 -44 -0.19%
2018 23,122 85 0.37%
2019 23,166 44 0.19%
2020 23,431 265 1.14%
2021 23,391 -40 -0.17%
2022 23,496 105 0.45%
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Meeker County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Meeker County's population increased by 562 (2.47%), 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, Meeker County's population increased by 98 (0.42%), 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 Meeker County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Meeker County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 23,496. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Meeker County's population peaked in year 2022 at 23,496.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Meeker County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 22,771.

Meeker County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Meeker County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Meeker County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.14% per year. Overall the population grew 3.18% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Meeker County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Meeker 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 65. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Meeker County's population grew the most with an increase of 265 (1.14%).

While from 2008 and 2009, Meeker County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 165 (-0.70%).

Things to know

Is Meeker County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Meeker County's population increased by 65 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 40 (0.17%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 105 (0.45%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Meeker County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Meeker County increased by 405 (1.75%). The population was highest at 23,496 in the year 2022 and lowest at 23,037 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Meeker County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker County was 23,496, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Meeker County population was 23,391, a decline of 0.17% compared to a population of 23,431 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Meeker County increased by 725. In this period, the peak population was 23,496 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

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