Bethel, Connecticut Population by Year

In 2021, the population of Bethel town was 20,537, a 0.93% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Bethel town's population was 20,348, an increase of 2.24% compared to a population of 19,903 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bethel, Connecticut population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Bethel town increased by 2,441. In this period, the peak population was 20,537 in the year 2021. 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 18,096 - -
2001 18,169 73 0.4%
2002 18,395 226 1.24%
2003 18,524 129 0.7%
2004 18,674 150 0.81%
2005 18,603 -71 -0.38%
2006 18,439 -164 -0.88%
2007 18,497 58 0.31%
2008 18,513 16 0.09%
2009 18,617 104 0.56%
2010 18,733 116 0.62%
2011 19,022 289 1.54%
2012 19,252 230 1.21%
2013 19,349 97 0.5%
2014 19,420 71 0.37%
2015 19,556 136 0.7%
2016 19,728 172 0.88%
2017 19,758 30 0.15%
2018 19,868 110 0.56%
2019 19,903 35 0.18%
2020 20,348 445 2.24%
2021 20,537 189 0.93%
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Bethel, Connecticut population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, Bethel town's population increased by 637 (3.52%), 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 town's population increased by 1,615 (8.62%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Bethel town's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bethel town's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 20,537. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Bethel town's population peaked in year 2021 at 20,537.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Bethel town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,096.

Bethel, Connecticut annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of Bethel town grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2021, Bethel town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.64% per year. Overall the population grew 13.49% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows Bethel town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bethel town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was 0.64% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 634. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Bethel town's population grew the most with an increase of 445 (2.24%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Bethel town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 164 (-0.88%).

Things to know

Is Bethel, Connecticut population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bethel town's population increased by 634 between 2019 and 2021. The increase was 445 (2.24%) between 2019 and 2020; and increase of 189 (0.93%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of Bethel, Connecticut changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of Bethel town increased by 1,285 (6.67%). The population was highest at 20,537 in the year 2021 and lowest at 19,252 in the year 2012. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.77%.

References

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Bethel, Connecticut Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bethel town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Bethel town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2021, the population of Bethel town was 20,537, a 0.93% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Bethel town population was 20,348, an increase of 2.24% compared to a population of 19,903 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Bethel town increased by 2,441. In this period, the peak population was 20,537 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Bethel town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Bethel town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bethel town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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