Mount Sterling, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Mount Sterling was 7,555, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mount Sterling's population was 7,556, an increase of 0.03% compared to a population of 7,554 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Mount Sterling, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mount Sterling increased by 1,541. In this period, the peak population was 7,556 in the year 2021. 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 6,014 - -
2001 6,014 - -
2002 6,104 90 1.5%
2003 6,148 44 0.72%
2004 6,237 89 1.45%
2005 6,409 172 2.76%
2006 6,559 150 2.34%
2007 6,770 211 3.22%
2008 6,870 100 1.48%
2009 6,992 122 1.78%
2010 6,904 -88 -1.26%
2011 6,941 37 0.54%
2012 6,949 8 0.12%
2013 7,036 87 1.25%
2014 7,081 45 0.64%
2015 7,115 34 0.48%
2016 7,115 - -
2017 7,165 50 0.7%
2018 7,221 56 0.78%
2019 7,234 13 0.18%
2020 7,554 320 4.42%
2021 7,556 2 0.03%
2022 7,555 -1 -0.01%
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Mount Sterling, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Mount Sterling's population increased by 890 (14.80%), 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, Mount Sterling's population increased by 650 (9.41%), 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 Mount Sterling's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Mount Sterling's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 7,555. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Mount Sterling's population peaked in year 2021 at 7,556.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Mount Sterling's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,014.

Mount Sterling, KY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Mount Sterling grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Mount Sterling had an average annual population growth rate of 1.16% per year. Overall the population grew 25.62% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Mount Sterling's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Mount Sterling's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.16% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Mount Sterling's population grew the most with an increase of 320 (4.42%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Mount Sterling's population declined the most with a negative growth of 88 (-1.26%).

Things to know

Is Mount Sterling, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mount Sterling's population increased by 1 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2 (0.03%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1 (0.01%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Mount Sterling, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Mount Sterling increased by 519 (7.38%). The population was highest at 7,556 in the year 2021 and lowest at 7,036 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.85%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Mount Sterling, KY 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 Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling was 7,555, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mount Sterling population was 7,556, an increase of 0.03% compared to a population of 7,554 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mount Sterling increased by 1,541. In this period, the peak population was 7,556 in the year 2021. 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).

Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mount Sterling 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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