Bethel, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bethel town decreased by 197. In this period, the peak population was 4,492 in the year 2009. 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 | 4,302 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,289 | -13 | -0.30% |
| 2002 | 4,314 | 25 | 0.58% |
| 2003 | 4,356 | 42 | 0.97% |
| 2004 | 4,388 | 32 | 0.73% |
| 2005 | 4,414 | 26 | 0.59% |
| 2006 | 4,431 | 17 | 0.39% |
| 2007 | 4,491 | 60 | 1.35% |
| 2008 | 4,488 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2009 | 4,492 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 4,256 | -236 | -5.25% |
| 2011 | 4,233 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 4,224 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 4,227 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 4,164 | -63 | -1.49% |
| 2015 | 4,116 | -48 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 4,118 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 4,116 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 4,147 | 31 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 4,160 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 3,952 | -208 | -5.00% |
| 2021 | 3,997 | 45 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 3,974 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 4,105 | 131 | 3.30% |
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Bethel, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bethel town's population decreased by 46 (1.07%), 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 decreased by 304 (7.14%), 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 town's population increased by 153 (3.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bethel town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,105.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethel town's population peaked in year 2009 at 4,492.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethel town's population was lowest in year 2020 at 3,952.
Bethel, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bethel town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bethel town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population shrank 4.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bethel town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Bethel town population grew the most, with an increase of 131 people (a 3.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bethel town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 236 people (a 5.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bethel, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bethel town's population increased by 108 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 23 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 131 (3.30%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bethel, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bethel town decreased by 122 (2.89%). The population was highest at 4,164 in the year 2014 and lowest at 3,952 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)