Polk County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Polk County was 43,709, a 0.87% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Polk County's population was 43,332, an increase of 0.95% compared to a population of 42,923 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Polk County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Polk County increased by 5,490. In this period, the peak population was 43,709 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 38,219 - -
2001 38,790 571 1.49%
2002 39,419 629 1.62%
2003 39,703 284 0.72%
2004 40,154 451 1.14%
2005 40,514 360 0.9%
2006 41,169 655 1.62%
2007 41,647 478 1.16%
2008 42,341 694 1.67%
2009 42,454 113 0.27%
2010 41,537 -917 -2.16%
2011 41,277 -260 -0.63%
2012 41,097 -180 -0.44%
2013 40,972 -125 -0.3%
2014 40,876 -96 -0.23%
2015 41,209 333 0.81%
2016 41,584 375 0.91%
2017 41,842 258 0.62%
2018 42,373 531 1.27%
2019 42,616 243 0.57%
2020 42,923 307 0.72%
2021 43,332 409 0.95%
2022 43,709 377 0.87%
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Polk County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Polk County's population increased by 3,318 (8.68%), 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, Polk County's population increased by 1,386 (3.34%), 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 Polk County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Polk County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 43,709. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Polk County's population peaked in year 2022 at 43,709.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Polk County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 38,219.

Polk County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Polk County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Polk County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.65% per year. Overall the population grew 14.36% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Polk County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Polk County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.65% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 786. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, Polk County's population grew the most with an increase of 694 (1.67%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Polk County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 917 (-2.16%).

Things to know

Is Polk County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Polk County's population increased by 786 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 409 (0.95%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 377 (0.87%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Polk County, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Polk County increased by 2,737 (6.68%). The population was highest at 43,709 in the year 2022 and lowest at 40,876 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.62%.

References

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Polk County, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County was 43,709, a 0.87% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Polk County population was 43,332, an increase of 0.95% compared to a population of 42,923 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Polk County increased by 5,490. In this period, the peak population was 43,709 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).

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