Bethel Census Area, AK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bethel Census Area increased by 2,157. In this period, the peak population was 18,661 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 | 16,067 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,222 | 155 | 0.96% |
| 2002 | 16,534 | 312 | 1.92% |
| 2003 | 16,705 | 171 | 1.03% |
| 2004 | 16,856 | 151 | 0.90% |
| 2005 | 17,046 | 190 | 1.13% |
| 2006 | 17,134 | 88 | 0.52% |
| 2007 | 17,163 | 29 | 0.17% |
| 2008 | 17,271 | 108 | 0.63% |
| 2009 | 17,445 | 174 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 17,081 | -364 | -2.09% |
| 2011 | 17,418 | 337 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 17,655 | 237 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 17,855 | 200 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 17,960 | 105 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 17,970 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 18,018 | 48 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 18,102 | 84 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 18,267 | 165 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 18,493 | 226 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 18,661 | 168 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 18,594 | -67 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 18,259 | -335 | -1.80% |
| 2023 | 18,224 | -35 | -0.19% |
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Bethel Census Area, AK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bethel Census Area's population increased by 1,014 (6.31%), 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, Bethel Census Area's population increased by 1,580 (9.25%), 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, Bethel Census Area's population decreased by 437 (2.34%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bethel Census Area's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,224.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethel Census Area's population peaked in year 2020 at 18,661.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethel Census Area's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,067.
Bethel Census Area, AK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bethel Census Area grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bethel Census Area had an average annual population growth rate of 0.58% per year. Overall the population grew 13.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bethel Census Area annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.58% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Bethel Census Area population grew the most, with an increase of 337 people (a 1.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bethel Census Area population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 364 people (a 2.09% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bethel Census Area, AK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bethel Census Area's population decreased by 370 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 335 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 35 (0.19%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bethel Census Area, AK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bethel Census Area increased by 369 (2.07%). The population was highest at 18,661 in the year 2020 and lowest at 17,960 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)