Monroe County, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Monroe County was 35,033, a 0.11% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Monroe County's population was 34,993, an increase of 0.12% compared to a population of 34,952 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Monroe County, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Monroe County increased by 7,284. In this period, the peak population was 35,033 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 27,749 - -
2001 28,301 552 1.99%
2002 29,082 781 2.76%
2003 29,793 711 2.44%
2004 30,454 661 2.22%
2005 31,046 592 1.94%
2006 31,685 639 2.06%
2007 32,186 501 1.58%
2008 32,581 395 1.23%
2009 32,896 315 0.97%
2010 33,051 155 0.47%
2011 33,273 222 0.67%
2012 33,320 47 0.14%
2013 33,523 203 0.61%
2014 33,608 85 0.25%
2015 33,811 203 0.6%
2016 34,037 226 0.67%
2017 34,261 224 0.66%
2018 34,446 185 0.54%
2019 34,738 292 0.85%
2020 34,952 214 0.62%
2021 34,993 41 0.12%
2022 35,033 40 0.11%
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Monroe County, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Monroe County's population increased by 5,302 (19.11%), 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, Monroe County's population increased by 1,901 (5.75%), 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 Monroe County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Monroe County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 35,033. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Monroe County's population peaked in year 2022 at 35,033.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Monroe County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 27,749.

Monroe County, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Monroe County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Monroe County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.19% per year. Overall the population grew 26.25% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Monroe County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Monroe County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.19% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 81. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2001 to 2002, Monroe County's population grew the most with an increase of 781 (2.76%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Monroe County's population grew the least with a growth of 40 (0.11%).

Things to know

Is Monroe County, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Monroe County's population increased by 81 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 41 (0.12%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 40 (0.11%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Monroe County, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Monroe County increased by 1,510 (4.50%). The population was highest at 35,033 in the year 2022 and lowest at 33,523 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.50%.

References

Datasets

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Monroe County, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County was 35,033, a 0.11% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Monroe County population was 34,993, an increase of 0.12% compared to a population of 34,952 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Monroe County increased by 7,284. In this period, the peak population was 35,033 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).

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