St. Joseph County, MI Population by Year

In 2022, the population of St. Joseph County was 60,874, a 0.04% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, St. Joseph County's population was 60,850, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 60,931 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

St. Joseph County, MI population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of St. Joseph County decreased by 1,626. In this period, the peak population was 62,764 in the year 2007. 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 62,500 - -
2001 62,509 9 0.01%
2002 62,336 -173 -0.28%
2003 62,624 288 0.46%
2004 62,599 -25 -0.04%
2005 62,674 75 0.12%
2006 62,694 20 0.03%
2007 62,764 70 0.11%
2008 62,659 -105 -0.17%
2009 62,042 -617 -0.98%
2010 61,288 -754 -1.22%
2011 61,068 -220 -0.36%
2012 60,987 -81 -0.13%
2013 60,987 - -
2014 61,014 27 0.04%
2015 60,809 -205 -0.34%
2016 60,761 -48 -0.08%
2017 60,703 -58 -0.1%
2018 60,808 105 0.17%
2019 60,826 18 0.03%
2020 60,931 105 0.17%
2021 60,850 -81 -0.13%
2022 60,874 24 0.04%
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St. Joseph County, MI population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, St. Joseph County's population decreased by 1,212 (1.94%), 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, St. Joseph County's population decreased by 357 (0.58%), 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. Joseph County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
St. Joseph County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 60,874. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, St. Joseph County's population peaked in year 2007 at 62,764.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, St. Joseph County's population was lowest in year 2017 at 60,703.

St. Joseph County, MI annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of St. Joseph County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, St. Joseph County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.12% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.60% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows St. Joseph County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
St. Joseph County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.12% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 57. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2002 to 2003, St. Joseph County's population grew the most with an increase of 288 (0.46%).

While from 2009 and 2010, St. Joseph County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 754 (-1.22%).

Things to know

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

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, St. Joseph County's population decreased by 57 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 81 (0.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 24 (0.04%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of St. Joseph County decreased by 113 (0.19%). The population was highest at 61,014 in the year 2014 and lowest at 60,703 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.02%.

References

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St. Joseph 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. Joseph 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. Joseph 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. Joseph County was 60,874, a 0.04% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, St. Joseph County population was 60,850, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 60,931 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of St. Joseph County decreased by 1,626. In this period, the peak population was 62,764 in the year 2007. 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. Joseph 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. Joseph County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in St. Joseph 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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