Wichita County, KS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wichita County was 2,064, a 0.82% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wichita County's population was 2,081, a decline of 3.16% compared to a population of 2,149 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wichita County, KS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wichita County decreased by 445. In this period, the peak population was 2,509 in the year 2000. 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 2,509 - -
2001 2,495 -14 -0.56%
2002 2,425 -70 -2.81%
2003 2,391 -34 -1.4%
2004 2,297 -94 -3.93%
2005 2,298 1 0.04%
2006 2,214 -84 -3.66%
2007 2,179 -35 -1.58%
2008 2,127 -52 -2.39%
2009 2,104 -23 -1.08%
2010 2,239 135 6.42%
2011 2,260 21 0.94%
2012 2,228 -32 -1.42%
2013 2,192 -36 -1.62%
2014 2,187 -5 -0.23%
2015 2,166 -21 -0.96%
2016 2,133 -33 -1.52%
2017 2,121 -12 -0.56%
2018 2,112 -9 -0.42%
2019 2,118 6 0.28%
2020 2,149 31 1.46%
2021 2,081 -68 -3.16%
2022 2,064 -17 -0.82%
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Wichita County, KS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wichita County's population decreased by 270 (10.76%), 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, Wichita County's population decreased by 90 (4.02%), 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 Wichita County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wichita County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 2,064. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wichita County's population peaked in year 2000 at 2,509.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wichita County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 2,064.

Wichita County, KS annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Wichita County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.81% per year. Overall the population shrank 17.74% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wichita County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wichita County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.81% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 85. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Wichita County's population grew the most with an increase of 135 (6.42%).

While from 2003 and 2004, Wichita County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 94 (-3.93%).

Things to know

Is Wichita County, KS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wichita County's population decreased by 85 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 68 (3.16%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 17 (0.82%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Wichita County, KS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wichita County decreased by 128 (5.84%). The population was highest at 2,192 in the year 2013 and lowest at 2,064 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.75%.

References

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Wichita County, KS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita County was 2,064, a 0.82% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wichita County population was 2,081, a decline of 3.16% compared to a population of 2,149 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wichita County decreased by 445. In this period, the peak population was 2,509 in the year 2000. 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).

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