Bethlehem, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bethlehem increased by 42. In this period, the peak population was 1,143 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 | 735 | - | - |
| 2001 | 766 | 31 | 4.22% |
| 2002 | 805 | 39 | 5.09% |
| 2003 | 841 | 36 | 4.47% |
| 2004 | 891 | 50 | 5.95% |
| 2005 | 945 | 54 | 6.06% |
| 2006 | 1,003 | 58 | 6.14% |
| 2007 | 1,066 | 63 | 6.28% |
| 2008 | 1,118 | 52 | 4.88% |
| 2009 | 1,143 | 25 | 2.24% |
| 2010 | 641 | -502 | -43.92% |
| 2011 | 642 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 645 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 657 | 12 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 670 | 13 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 692 | 22 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 712 | 20 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 728 | 16 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 741 | 13 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 759 | 18 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 710 | -49 | -6.46% |
| 2021 | 732 | 22 | 3.10% |
| 2022 | 746 | 14 | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 777 | 31 | 4.16% |
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Bethlehem, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bethlehem's population decreased by 94 (12.79%), 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, Bethlehem's population increased by 69 (10.76%), 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, Bethlehem's population increased by 67 (9.44%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bethlehem's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 777.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethlehem's population peaked in year 2009 at 1,143.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethlehem's population was lowest in year 2010 at 641.
Bethlehem, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bethlehem grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bethlehem had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population grew 5.71% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bethlehem annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.25% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Bethlehem population grew the most, with an increase of 63 people (a 6.28% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bethlehem population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 502 people (a 43.92% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bethlehem, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bethlehem's population increased by 45 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 14 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 31 (4.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bethlehem, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bethlehem increased by 120 (18.26%). The population was highest at 777 in the year 2023 and lowest at 670 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)