Whitfield County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Whitfield County was 103,132, a 0.43% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitfield County's population was 102,688, a decline of 0.09% compared to a population of 102,776 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Whitfield County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Whitfield County increased by 19,065. In this period, the peak population was 104,314 in the year 2016. 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 84,067 - -
2001 85,523 1,456 1.73%
2002 86,550 1,027 1.2%
2003 87,285 735 0.85%
2004 88,907 1,622 1.86%
2005 90,442 1,535 1.73%
2006 91,861 1,419 1.57%
2007 93,264 1,403 1.53%
2008 94,286 1,022 1.1%
2009 93,967 -319 -0.34%
2010 102,740 8,773 9.34%
2011 102,909 169 0.16%
2012 102,926 17 0.02%
2013 102,691 -235 -0.23%
2014 103,039 348 0.34%
2015 103,621 582 0.56%
2016 104,314 693 0.67%
2017 104,086 -228 -0.22%
2018 104,109 23 0.02%
2019 104,265 156 0.15%
2020 102,776 -1,489 -1.43%
2021 102,688 -88 -0.09%
2022 103,132 444 0.43%
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Whitfield County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Whitfield County's population increased by 18,673 (22.21%), 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, Whitfield County's population increased by 36 (0.04%), 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 Whitfield County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Whitfield County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 103,132. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Whitfield County's population peaked in year 2016 at 104,314.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Whitfield County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 84,067.

Whitfield County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Whitfield County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Whitfield County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.03% per year. Overall the population grew 22.68% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Whitfield County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Whitfield County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.03% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 356. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Whitfield County's population grew the most with an increase of 8,773 (9.34%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Whitfield County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,489 (-1.43%).

Things to know

Is Whitfield County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Whitfield County's population increased by 356 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 88 (0.09%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 444 (0.43%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Whitfield County increased by 441 (0.43%). The population was highest at 104,314 in the year 2016 and lowest at 102,688 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.02%.

References

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Whitfield County, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Whitfield 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 Whitfield 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 Whitfield County was 103,132, a 0.43% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitfield County population was 102,688, a decline of 0.09% compared to a population of 102,776 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Whitfield County increased by 19,065. In this period, the peak population was 104,314 in the year 2016. 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).

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