County Demographic-Economic Trends

Changing Patterns in U.S. County Population: 2007 Annual Update

County Population Change 2000-07
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As shown in the graphic at the right, the pattern of demographic change in the plains states during 2000 to 2007 has continued the pattern of the past 50-to-60 years. See 1940 to 2000 population trends to view long-term plains states population change. Recent official county population estimates developed by the Census Bureau provide this new mid-decade look at how U.S. population is changing by county and region.

The largest 10 counties, based on total population as of July 1, 2007, population change 2000 to 2007, and population percent change 2000 to 2007, are shown in tables presented below.

See the county population ranking table to view all counties. Sort county listing in ascending/descending order on any column/field. To locate a county of interest, sort by name and scroll to that county.

Largest 10 Counties, 2007

click here to view largest 10 counties as of 7/1/2006

Largest 10 Counties based on Population Change, 2000-07

click here to view largest 10 counties based on population change 7/1/00-7/1/06

Largest 10 Counties based on Population Percent Change, 2000-07

click here to view largest 10 counties based on population percent change 7/1/00-7/1/06

Patterns of Population Change

The following map shows the population change from 7/1/2000 to 7/1/2007.
red: lost population: -3% or less; yellow: from population loss of -3% to population gain of 3%; blue: population increase of 3% or more.

County Demographic Trends Shapefile & GIS Project

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