Whitley County, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Whitley County was 36,873, a 0.47% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitley County's population was 36,699, an increase of 0.01% compared to a population of 36,695 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Whitley County, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Whitley County increased by 893. In this period, the peak population was 38,839 in the year 2009. 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 35,980 - -
2001 36,486 506 1.41%
2002 36,747 261 0.72%
2003 37,110 363 0.99%
2004 37,488 378 1.02%
2005 37,892 404 1.08%
2006 38,086 194 0.51%
2007 38,384 298 0.78%
2008 38,713 329 0.86%
2009 38,839 126 0.33%
2010 35,718 -3,121 -8.04%
2011 35,863 145 0.41%
2012 35,784 -79 -0.22%
2013 35,892 108 0.3%
2014 35,864 -28 -0.08%
2015 36,143 279 0.78%
2016 36,116 -27 -0.07%
2017 36,135 19 0.05%
2018 36,196 61 0.17%
2019 36,362 166 0.46%
2020 36,695 333 0.92%
2021 36,699 4 0.01%
2022 36,873 174 0.47%
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Whitley County, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Whitley County's population decreased by 262 (0.73%), 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, Whitley County's population increased by 977 (2.74%), 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 Whitley County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Whitley County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 36,873. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Whitley County's population peaked in year 2009 at 38,839.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Whitley County's population was lowest in year 2010 at 35,718.

Whitley County, KY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Whitley County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Whitley County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.11% per year. Overall the population grew 2.48% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Whitley County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Whitley County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.11% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 178. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2000 to 2001, Whitley County's population grew the most with an increase of 506 (1.41%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Whitley County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 3,121 (-8.04%).

Things to know

Is Whitley County, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Whitley County's population increased by 178 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4 (0.01%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 174 (0.47%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Whitley County, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Whitley County increased by 981 (2.73%). The population was highest at 36,873 in the year 2022 and lowest at 35,864 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.

References

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Whitley County, KY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Whitley 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 Whitley 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 Whitley County was 36,873, a 0.47% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitley County population was 36,699, an increase of 0.01% compared to a population of 36,695 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Whitley County increased by 893. In this period, the peak population was 38,839 in the year 2009. 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).

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