Limestone County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 9,871 | — | — |
| 1830 | 14,807 | +4,936 | +50.0% |
| 1840 | 14,374 | -433 | -2.9% |
| 1850 | 16,483 | +2,109 | +14.7% |
| 1860 | 15,306 | -1,177 | -7.1% |
| 1870 | 15,017 | -289 | -1.9% |
| 1880 | 21,600 | +6,583 | +43.8% |
| 1890 | 21,201 | -399 | -1.8% |
| 1900 | 22,387 | +1,186 | +5.6% |
| 1910 | 26,880 | +4,493 | +20.1% |
| 1920 | 31,341 | +4,461 | +16.6% |
| 1930 | 36,629 | +5,288 | +16.9% |
| 1940 | 35,642 | -987 | -2.7% |
| 1950 | 35,766 | +124 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 36,513 | +747 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 41,699 | +5,186 | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 46,005 | +4,306 | +10.3% |
| 1990 | 54,135 | +8,130 | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 65,676 | +11,541 | +21.3% |
| 2010 | 82,782 | +17,106 | +26.0% |
| 2020 | 103,570 | +20,788 | +25.1% |
| 2024 | 118,942 | +15,372 | +14.8% |
Cities & CDPs in Limestone County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens | 32,587 | — |
| 2 | Ardmore | 1,452 | +32.5% |
| 3 | Elkmont | 444 | +3.5% |
| 4 | Lester | 119 | +1.7% |
| 5 | Mooresville | 47 | -19.0% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 9,871 | Decennial Census |
| 1830 | 14,807 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 14,374 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 16,483 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 15,306 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 15,017 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 21,600 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 21,201 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 22,387 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 26,880 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 31,341 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 36,629 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 35,642 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 35,766 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 36,513 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 41,699 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 46,005 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 54,135 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 65,676 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 67,677 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 68,578 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 69,593 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 71,303 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 73,651 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 76,063 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 78,835 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 81,326 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 82,782 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 82,782 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 85,553 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 87,336 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 88,931 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 90,622 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 91,596 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 92,896 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 94,144 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 96,199 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 99,136 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 103,570 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 107,285 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 110,926 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 114,803 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 118,942 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)