Amherst, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Amherst town increased by 14,538. In this period, the peak population was 131,063 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 116,525 | - | - |
| 2001 | 116,925 | 400 | 0.34% |
| 2002 | 117,480 | 555 | 0.47% |
| 2003 | 117,592 | 112 | 0.10% |
| 2004 | 117,208 | -384 | -0.33% |
| 2005 | 116,680 | -528 | -0.45% |
| 2006 | 116,467 | -213 | -0.18% |
| 2007 | 115,883 | -584 | -0.50% |
| 2008 | 116,024 | 141 | 0.12% |
| 2009 | 116,061 | 37 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 122,363 | 6,302 | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 122,855 | 492 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 123,243 | 388 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 123,646 | 403 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 124,299 | 653 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 124,700 | 401 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 125,349 | 649 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 125,525 | 176 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 126,114 | 589 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 126,081 | -33 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 129,353 | 3,272 | 2.60% |
| 2021 | 130,854 | 1,501 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 130,847 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 131,063 | 216 | 0.17% |
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Amherst, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Amherst town's population increased by 5,838 (5.01%), 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, Amherst town's population increased by 6,990 (5.71%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Amherst town's population increased by 1,710 (1.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Amherst town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 131,063.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Amherst town's population peaked in year 2023 at 131,063.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Amherst town's population was lowest in year 2007 at 115,883.
Amherst, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Amherst town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Amherst town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.48% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Amherst town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Amherst town population grew the most, with an increase of 6,302 people (a 5.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Amherst town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 584 people (a 0.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Amherst, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Amherst town's population increased by 209 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 7 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 216 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Amherst, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Amherst town increased by 7,417 (6%). The population was highest at 131,063 in the year 2023 and lowest at 124,299 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.59%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)