Bethlehem, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bethlehem increased by 7,378. In this period, the peak population was 78,300 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 | 70,922 | - | - |
| 2001 | 70,752 | -170 | -0.24% |
| 2002 | 71,469 | 717 | 1.01% |
| 2003 | 71,837 | 368 | 0.51% |
| 2004 | 72,164 | 327 | 0.46% |
| 2005 | 72,134 | -30 | -0.04% |
| 2006 | 72,327 | 193 | 0.27% |
| 2007 | 72,218 | -109 | -0.15% |
| 2008 | 72,247 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2009 | 72,609 | 362 | 0.50% |
| 2010 | 74,974 | 2,365 | 3.26% |
| 2011 | 75,064 | 90 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 75,052 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 74,874 | -178 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 74,992 | 118 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 75,003 | 11 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 75,337 | 334 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 75,630 | 293 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 75,822 | 192 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 75,570 | -252 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 75,699 | 129 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 77,935 | 2,236 | 2.95% |
| 2022 | 77,686 | -249 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 78,300 | 614 | 0.79% |
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Bethlehem, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bethlehem's population increased by 4,052 (5.71%), 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 725 (0.97%), 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 2,601 (3.44%).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 78,300.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethlehem's population peaked in year 2023 at 78,300.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethlehem's population was lowest in year 2001 at 70,752.
Bethlehem, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bethlehem grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bethlehem had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population grew 10.40% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bethlehem annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Bethlehem population grew the most, with an increase of 2,365 people (a 3.26% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Bethlehem population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 252 people (a 0.33% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bethlehem, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bethlehem's population increased by 365 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 249 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 614 (0.79%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bethlehem, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bethlehem increased by 3,426 (4.58%). The population was highest at 78,300 in the year 2023 and lowest at 74,992 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.45%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)