Berks County, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Berks County increased by 58,244. In this period, the peak population was 432,821 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 | 374,577 | - | - |
| 2001 | 377,477 | 2,900 | 0.77% |
| 2002 | 381,250 | 3,773 | 1.00% |
| 2003 | 385,639 | 4,389 | 1.15% |
| 2004 | 390,496 | 4,857 | 1.26% |
| 2005 | 395,387 | 4,891 | 1.25% |
| 2006 | 401,005 | 5,618 | 1.42% |
| 2007 | 404,150 | 3,145 | 0.78% |
| 2008 | 406,367 | 2,217 | 0.55% |
| 2009 | 408,204 | 1,837 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 412,041 | 3,837 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 413,027 | 986 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 413,552 | 525 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 413,975 | 423 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 414,632 | 657 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 415,218 | 586 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 415,911 | 693 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 417,601 | 1,690 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 420,407 | 2,806 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 420,375 | -32 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 428,671 | 8,296 | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 429,635 | 964 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 431,573 | 1,938 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 432,821 | 1,248 | 0.29% |
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Berks County, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Berks County's population increased by 37,464 (10%), 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, Berks County's population increased by 16,630 (4.04%), 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, Berks County's population increased by 4,150 (0.97%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Berks County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 432,821.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Berks County's population peaked in year 2023 at 432,821.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Berks County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 374,577.
Berks County, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Berks County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Berks County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.68% per year. Overall the population grew 15.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Berks County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.68% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Berks County population grew the most, with an increase of 8,296 people (a 1.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Berks County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 32 people (a 0.01% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Berks County, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Berks County's population increased by 3,186 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,938 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,248 (0.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Berks County, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Berks County increased by 18,846 (4.55%). The population was highest at 432,821 in the year 2023 and lowest at 414,632 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.45%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)