Rabun County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rabun County was 17,206, a 0.69% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rabun County's population was 17,088, an increase of 1.03% compared to a population of 16,914 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rabun County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rabun County increased by 2,127. In this period, the peak population was 17,206 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 15,079 - -
2001 15,367 288 1.91%
2002 15,561 194 1.26%
2003 15,839 278 1.79%
2004 15,974 135 0.85%
2005 16,213 239 1.5%
2006 16,402 189 1.17%
2007 16,644 242 1.48%
2008 16,725 81 0.49%
2009 16,681 -44 -0.26%
2010 16,276 -405 -2.43%
2011 16,257 -19 -0.12%
2012 16,303 46 0.28%
2013 16,184 -119 -0.73%
2014 16,159 -25 -0.15%
2015 16,224 65 0.4%
2016 16,493 269 1.66%
2017 16,560 67 0.41%
2018 16,853 293 1.77%
2019 17,116 263 1.56%
2020 16,914 -202 -1.18%
2021 17,088 174 1.03%
2022 17,206 118 0.69%
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Rabun County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rabun County's population increased by 1,197 (7.94%), 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, Rabun County's population increased by 638 (3.92%), 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 Rabun County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rabun County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 17,206. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rabun County's population peaked in year 2022 at 17,206.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rabun County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,079.

Rabun County, GA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Rabun County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.64% per year. Overall the population grew 14.11% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rabun County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rabun County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.64% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 292. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2017 to 2018, Rabun County's population grew the most with an increase of 293 (1.77%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Rabun County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 405 (-2.43%).

Things to know

Is Rabun County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rabun County's population increased by 292 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 174 (1.03%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 118 (0.69%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rabun County increased by 1,022 (6.31%). The population was highest at 17,206 in the year 2022 and lowest at 16,159 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.55%.

References

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

The dataset tabulates the Rabun 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 Rabun 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 Rabun County was 17,206, a 0.69% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rabun County population was 17,088, an increase of 1.03% compared to a population of 16,914 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rabun County increased by 2,127. In this period, the peak population was 17,206 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).

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