RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Fastest shrinking, US counties · 2010
US counties with the steepest population decline from the 2000 census to 2010. St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana leads at -46.6%. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Mississippi carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION GROWTHVS 2000
USUnited States308,745,538+10.5%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest population growth?
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana ranks #1 with -46.6% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by population growth?
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, Kalawao County, Hawaii, Issaquena County, Mississippi, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is population growth measured?
Percent change in population from the prior decennial census. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.