Athens Township, Michigan population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Athens township decreased by 137. In this period, the peak population was 2,576 in the year 2000. 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 | 2,576 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,565 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2002 | 2,559 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2003 | 2,545 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2004 | 2,539 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2005 | 2,513 | -26 | -1.02% |
| 2006 | 2,489 | -24 | -0.96% |
| 2007 | 2,463 | -26 | -1.04% |
| 2008 | 2,450 | -13 | -0.53% |
| 2009 | 2,427 | -23 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 2,549 | 122 | 5.03% |
| 2011 | 2,534 | -15 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 2,526 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 2,524 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,524 | - | - |
| 2015 | 2,514 | -10 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 2,508 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,512 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 2,515 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 2,517 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 2,442 | -75 | -2.98% |
| 2021 | 2,435 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,430 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 2,439 | 9 | 0.37% |
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Athens Township, Michigan population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Athens township's population decreased by 27 (1.05%), 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, Athens township's population decreased by 107 (4.20%), 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, Athens township's population decreased by 3 (0.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Athens township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,439.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athens township's population peaked in year 2000 at 2,576.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athens township's population was lowest in year 2009 at 2,427.
Athens Township, Michigan annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Athens township grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Athens township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Athens township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Athens township population grew the most, with an increase of 122 people (a 5.03% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Athens township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 75 people (a 2.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Athens Township, Michigan population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Athens township's population increased by 4 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 5 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 9 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Athens Township, Michigan changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Athens township decreased by 85 (3.37%). The population was highest at 2,524 in the year 2013 and lowest at 2,430 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)