Bernards Township, New Jersey population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bernards township increased by 2,939. In this period, the peak population was 28,100 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 | 25,161 | - | - |
| 2001 | 25,464 | 303 | 1.20% |
| 2002 | 25,806 | 342 | 1.34% |
| 2003 | 25,942 | 136 | 0.53% |
| 2004 | 26,127 | 185 | 0.71% |
| 2005 | 26,202 | 75 | 0.29% |
| 2006 | 26,294 | 92 | 0.35% |
| 2007 | 26,303 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2008 | 26,355 | 52 | 0.20% |
| 2009 | 26,571 | 216 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 26,740 | 169 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 27,090 | 350 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 27,138 | 48 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 27,145 | 7 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 27,123 | -22 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 27,020 | -103 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 26,973 | -47 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 27,225 | 252 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 27,233 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 27,142 | -91 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 27,765 | 623 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 27,754 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 27,901 | 147 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 28,100 | 199 | 0.71% |
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Bernards Township, New Jersey population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bernards township's population increased by 1,579 (6.28%), 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, Bernards township's population increased by 1,025 (3.83%), 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, Bernards township's population increased by 335 (1.21%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bernards township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,100.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bernards township's population peaked in year 2023 at 28,100.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bernards township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 25,161.
Bernards Township, New Jersey annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bernards township grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bernards township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population grew 11.68% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bernards township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.51% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Bernards township population grew the most, with an increase of 623 people (a 2.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Bernards township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 103 people (a 0.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bernards Township, New Jersey population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bernards township's population increased by 346 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 147 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 199 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bernards Township, New Jersey changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bernards township increased by 955 (3.52%). The population was highest at 28,100 in the year 2023 and lowest at 26,973 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)