Appleton, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Appleton increased by 4,290. In this period, the peak population was 75,705 in the year 2020. 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 | 70,429 | - | - |
| 2001 | 70,844 | 415 | 0.59% |
| 2002 | 70,824 | -20 | -0.03% |
| 2003 | 70,584 | -240 | -0.34% |
| 2004 | 70,554 | -30 | -0.04% |
| 2005 | 70,427 | -127 | -0.18% |
| 2006 | 70,379 | -48 | -0.07% |
| 2007 | 70,591 | 212 | 0.30% |
| 2008 | 70,720 | 129 | 0.18% |
| 2009 | 71,177 | 457 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 72,616 | 1,439 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 72,837 | 221 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 73,047 | 210 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 73,515 | 468 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 73,929 | 414 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 74,085 | 156 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 74,336 | 251 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 74,468 | 132 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 74,358 | -110 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 74,051 | -307 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 75,705 | 1,654 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 74,852 | -853 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 74,549 | -303 | -0.40% |
| 2023 | 74,719 | 170 | 0.23% |
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Appleton, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Appleton's population increased by 2,187 (3.11%), 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, Appleton's population increased by 3,089 (4.25%), 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, Appleton's population decreased by 986 (1.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Appleton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 74,719.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Appleton's population peaked in year 2020 at 75,705.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Appleton's population was lowest in year 2006 at 70,379.
Appleton, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Appleton grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Appleton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 6.09% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Appleton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Appleton population grew the most, with an increase of 1,654 people (a 2.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Appleton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 853 people (a 1.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Appleton, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Appleton's population decreased by 133 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 303 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 170 (0.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Appleton, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Appleton increased by 1,204 (1.64%). The population was highest at 75,705 in the year 2020 and lowest at 73,929 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)