Whitman County, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Whitman County was 47,619, a 10.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitman County's population was 43,238, a decline of 9.55% compared to a population of 47,804 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Whitman County, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Whitman County increased by 6,913. In this period, the peak population was 50,136 in the year 2019. 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 40,706 - -
2001 40,601 -105 -0.26%
2002 41,096 495 1.22%
2003 40,901 -195 -0.47%
2004 41,430 529 1.29%
2005 41,907 477 1.15%
2006 41,729 -178 -0.42%
2007 41,354 -375 -0.9%
2008 42,287 933 2.26%
2009 42,939 652 1.54%
2010 44,795 1,856 4.32%
2011 45,067 272 0.61%
2012 46,660 1,593 3.53%
2013 46,831 171 0.37%
2014 46,965 134 0.29%
2015 48,224 1,259 2.68%
2016 48,912 688 1.43%
2017 49,514 602 1.23%
2018 49,821 307 0.62%
2019 50,136 315 0.63%
2020 47,804 -2,332 -4.65%
2021 43,238 -4,566 -9.55%
2022 47,619 4,381 10.13%
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Whitman County, WA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Whitman County's population increased by 4,089 (10.05%), 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, Whitman County's population increased by 3,009 (6.72%), 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 Whitman County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Whitman County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 47,619. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Whitman County's population peaked in year 2019 at 50,136.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Whitman County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 40,601.

Whitman County, WA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Whitman County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 16.98% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Whitman County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Whitman County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.77% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 185. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2021 to 2022, Whitman County's population grew the most with an increase of 4,381 (10.13%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Whitman County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 4,566 (-9.55%).

Things to know

Is Whitman County, WA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Whitman County's population decreased by 185 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 4,566 (9.55%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 4,381 (10.13%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Whitman County, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Whitman County increased by 788 (1.68%). The population was highest at 50,136 in the year 2019 and lowest at 43,238 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.32%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Whitman County, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Whitman 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 Whitman 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 Whitman County was 47,619, a 10.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitman County population was 43,238, a decline of 9.55% compared to a population of 47,804 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Whitman County increased by 6,913. In this period, the peak population was 50,136 in the year 2019. 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).

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