Putnam County, WV Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Putnam County was 57,015, a 0.59% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Putnam County's population was 57,355, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 57,432 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Putnam County, WV population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Putnam County increased by 5,302. In this period, the peak population was 57,432 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 51,713 - -
2001 51,615 -98 -0.19%
2002 52,156 541 1.05%
2003 52,894 738 1.41%
2004 53,515 621 1.17%
2005 54,078 563 1.05%
2006 54,732 654 1.21%
2007 55,260 528 0.96%
2008 55,698 438 0.79%
2009 55,874 176 0.32%
2010 55,620 -254 -0.45%
2011 56,032 412 0.74%
2012 56,448 416 0.74%
2013 56,496 48 0.09%
2014 56,631 135 0.24%
2015 56,601 -30 -0.05%
2016 56,670 69 0.12%
2017 56,704 34 0.06%
2018 56,710 6 0.01%
2019 56,507 -203 -0.36%
2020 57,432 925 1.64%
2021 57,355 -77 -0.13%
2022 57,015 -340 -0.59%
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Putnam County, WV population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Putnam County's population increased by 3,907 (7.56%), 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, Putnam County's population increased by 1,812 (3.26%), 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 Putnam County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Putnam County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 57,015. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Putnam County's population peaked in year 2020 at 57,432.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Putnam County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 51,615.

Putnam County, WV annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Putnam County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Putnam County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.25% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Putnam County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Putnam County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.47% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 417. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Putnam County's population grew the most with an increase of 925 (1.64%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Putnam County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 340 (-0.59%).

Things to know

Is Putnam County, WV population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Putnam County's population decreased by 417 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 77 (0.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 340 (0.59%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Putnam County, WV changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Putnam County increased by 519 (0.92%). The population was highest at 57,432 in the year 2020 and lowest at 56,496 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.10%.

References

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Putnam County, WV Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County was 57,015, a 0.59% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Putnam County population was 57,355, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 57,432 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Putnam County increased by 5,302. In this period, the peak population was 57,432 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).

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