St. Clair County, MI Population by Year

In 2022, the population of St. Clair County was 160,151, a 0.15% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, St. Clair County's population was 160,384, an increase of 0.01% compared to a population of 160,375 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

St. Clair County, MI population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of St. Clair County decreased by 4,581. In this period, the peak population was 171,109 in the year 2006. 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 164,732 - -
2001 165,962 1,230 0.75%
2002 167,005 1,043 0.63%
2003 168,866 1,861 1.11%
2004 170,171 1,305 0.77%
2005 170,293 122 0.07%
2006 171,109 816 0.48%
2007 170,725 -384 -0.22%
2008 169,493 -1,232 -0.72%
2009 167,821 -1,672 -0.99%
2010 162,688 -5,133 -3.06%
2011 161,586 -1,102 -0.68%
2012 160,637 -949 -0.59%
2013 160,312 -325 -0.2%
2014 160,103 -209 -0.13%
2015 159,757 -346 -0.22%
2016 159,477 -280 -0.18%
2017 159,130 -347 -0.22%
2018 159,186 56 0.04%
2019 159,339 153 0.1%
2020 160,375 1,036 0.65%
2021 160,384 9 0.01%
2022 160,151 -233 -0.15%
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St. Clair County, MI population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, St. Clair County's population decreased by 2,044 (1.24%), 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, St. Clair County's population decreased by 2,313 (1.42%), 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 St. Clair County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
St. Clair County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 160,151. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, St. Clair County's population peaked in year 2006 at 171,109.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, St. Clair County's population was lowest in year 2017 at 159,130.

St. Clair County, MI annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of St. Clair County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, St. Clair County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.13% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.78% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows St. Clair County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
St. Clair County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.13% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 224. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2002 to 2003, St. Clair County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,861 (1.11%).

While from 2009 and 2010, St. Clair County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 5,133 (-3.06%).

Things to know

Is St. Clair County, MI population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, St. Clair County's population decreased by 224 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 9 (0.01%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 233 (0.15%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of St. Clair County, MI changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of St. Clair County decreased by 161 (0.10%). The population was highest at 160,384 in the year 2021 and lowest at 159,130 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.03%.

References

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St. Clair County, MI Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County was 160,151, a 0.15% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, St. Clair County population was 160,384, an increase of 0.01% compared to a population of 160,375 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of St. Clair County decreased by 4,581. In this period, the peak population was 171,109 in the year 2006. 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).

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