Rusk County, WI Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rusk County was 14,186, a 0.50% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rusk County's population was 14,116, a decline of 0.44% compared to a population of 14,179 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rusk County, WI population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rusk County decreased by 1,145. In this period, the peak population was 15,331 in the year 2000. 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 15,331 - -
2001 15,179 -152 -0.99%
2002 15,137 -42 -0.28%
2003 14,868 -269 -1.78%
2004 14,861 -7 -0.05%
2005 14,731 -130 -0.87%
2006 14,556 -175 -1.19%
2007 14,471 -85 -0.58%
2008 14,435 -36 -0.25%
2009 14,361 -74 -0.51%
2010 14,730 369 2.57%
2011 14,615 -115 -0.78%
2012 14,305 -310 -2.12%
2013 14,366 61 0.43%
2014 14,347 -19 -0.13%
2015 14,119 -228 -1.59%
2016 14,084 -35 -0.25%
2017 14,120 36 0.26%
2018 14,054 -66 -0.47%
2019 14,091 37 0.26%
2020 14,179 88 0.62%
2021 14,116 -63 -0.44%
2022 14,186 70 0.5%
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Rusk County, WI population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rusk County's population decreased by 601 (3.92%), 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, Rusk County's population decreased by 551 (3.74%), 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 Rusk County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rusk County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 14,186. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rusk County's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,331.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rusk County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 14,054.

Rusk County, WI annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Rusk County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.34% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.47% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rusk County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rusk County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.34% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 7. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Rusk County's population grew the most with an increase of 369 (2.57%).

While from 2011 and 2012, Rusk County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 310 (-2.12%).

Things to know

Is Rusk County, WI population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rusk County's population increased by 7 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 63 (0.44%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 70 (0.50%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Rusk County, WI changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rusk County decreased by 180 (1.25%). The population was highest at 14,366 in the year 2013 and lowest at 14,054 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.08%.

References

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Rusk County, WI Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County was 14,186, a 0.50% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rusk County population was 14,116, a decline of 0.44% compared to a population of 14,179 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rusk County decreased by 1,145. In this period, the peak population was 15,331 in the year 2000. 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).

Rusk 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 Rusk County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Rusk 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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Margin of Error

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