Rhea County, TN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rhea County was 33,730, a 1.58% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rhea County's population was 33,205, an increase of 0.82% compared to a population of 32,934 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rhea County, TN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rhea County increased by 5,295. In this period, the peak population was 33,730 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 28,435 - -
2001 28,601 166 0.58%
2002 28,878 277 0.97%
2003 29,243 365 1.26%
2004 29,446 203 0.69%
2005 29,883 437 1.48%
2006 30,384 501 1.68%
2007 30,699 315 1.04%
2008 31,217 518 1.69%
2009 31,602 385 1.23%
2010 31,860 258 0.82%
2011 32,088 228 0.72%
2012 32,378 290 0.9%
2013 32,545 167 0.52%
2014 32,648 103 0.32%
2015 32,402 -246 -0.75%
2016 32,530 128 0.4%
2017 32,709 179 0.55%
2018 32,933 224 0.68%
2019 33,206 273 0.83%
2020 32,934 -272 -0.82%
2021 33,205 271 0.82%
2022 33,730 525 1.58%
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Rhea County, TN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rhea County's population increased by 3,425 (12.05%), 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, Rhea County's population increased by 1,074 (3.37%), 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 Rhea County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rhea County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 33,730. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rhea County's population peaked in year 2022 at 33,730.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rhea County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 28,435.

Rhea County, TN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Rhea County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Rhea County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.85% per year. Overall the population grew 18.62% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rhea County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rhea County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.85% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 796. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2021 to 2022, Rhea County's population grew the most with an increase of 525 (1.58%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Rhea County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 272 (-0.82%).

Things to know

Is Rhea County, TN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rhea County's population increased by 796 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 271 (0.82%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 525 (1.58%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Rhea County, TN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rhea County increased by 1,185 (3.64%). The population was highest at 33,730 in the year 2022 and lowest at 32,402 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.41%.

References

Datasets

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Rhea County, TN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rhea 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 Rhea 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 Rhea County was 33,730, a 1.58% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rhea County population was 33,205, an increase of 0.82% compared to a population of 32,934 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rhea County increased by 5,295. In this period, the peak population was 33,730 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).

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