Rockdale County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rockdale County was 94,984, a 1.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rockdale County's population was 93,961, an increase of 0.34% compared to a population of 93,644 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rockdale County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rockdale County increased by 24,238. In this period, the peak population was 94,984 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 70,746 - -
2001 71,981 1,235 1.75%
2002 73,332 1,351 1.88%
2003 75,092 1,760 2.4%
2004 76,852 1,760 2.34%
2005 78,409 1,557 2.03%
2006 80,257 1,848 2.36%
2007 82,523 2,266 2.82%
2008 83,955 1,432 1.74%
2009 85,030 1,075 1.28%
2010 85,359 329 0.39%
2011 85,423 64 0.07%
2012 85,453 30 0.04%
2013 86,522 1,069 1.25%
2014 87,222 700 0.81%
2015 88,424 1,202 1.38%
2016 88,995 571 0.65%
2017 89,800 805 0.9%
2018 90,402 602 0.67%
2019 90,639 237 0.26%
2020 93,644 3,005 3.32%
2021 93,961 317 0.34%
2022 94,984 1,023 1.09%
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Rockdale County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rockdale County's population increased by 14,613 (20.66%), 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, Rockdale County's population increased by 8,285 (9.71%), 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 Rockdale County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rockdale County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 94,984. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rockdale County's population peaked in year 2022 at 94,984.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rockdale County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 70,746.

Rockdale County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Rockdale County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Rockdale County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.56% per year. Overall the population grew 34.26% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rockdale County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rockdale County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.56% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,340. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Rockdale County's population grew the most with an increase of 3,005 (3.32%).

While from 2011 and 2012, Rockdale County's population grew the least with a growth of 30 (0.04%).

Things to know

Is Rockdale County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rockdale County's population increased by 1,340 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 317 (0.34%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,023 (1.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rockdale County increased by 8,462 (9.78%). The population was highest at 94,984 in the year 2022 and lowest at 86,522 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.07%.

References

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

The dataset tabulates the Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale County was 94,984, a 1.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rockdale County population was 93,961, an increase of 0.34% compared to a population of 93,644 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rockdale County increased by 24,238. In this period, the peak population was 94,984 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).

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