Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bethlehem township increased by 5,061. In this period, the peak population was 26,338 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 | 21,277 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,628 | 351 | 1.65% |
| 2002 | 22,020 | 392 | 1.81% |
| 2003 | 22,639 | 619 | 2.81% |
| 2004 | 23,061 | 422 | 1.86% |
| 2005 | 23,402 | 341 | 1.48% |
| 2006 | 23,514 | 112 | 0.48% |
| 2007 | 23,728 | 214 | 0.91% |
| 2008 | 23,741 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2009 | 23,786 | 45 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 23,794 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 23,755 | -39 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 23,772 | 17 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 23,714 | -58 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 23,730 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 23,694 | -36 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 23,767 | 73 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 23,904 | 137 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 24,052 | 148 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 24,375 | 323 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 25,882 | 1,507 | 6.18% |
| 2021 | 25,996 | 114 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 26,188 | 192 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 26,338 | 150 | 0.57% |
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Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bethlehem township's population increased by 2,517 (11.83%), 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 township's population increased by 2,088 (8.78%), 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 township's population increased by 456 (1.76%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bethlehem township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,338.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethlehem township's population peaked in year 2023 at 26,338.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bethlehem township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 21,277.
Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bethlehem township grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bethlehem township had an average annual population growth rate of 1.03% per year. Overall the population grew 23.79% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bethlehem township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.03% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Bethlehem township population grew the most, with an increase of 1,507 people (a 6.18% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Bethlehem township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 58 people (a 0.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bethlehem township's population increased by 342 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 192 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 150 (0.57%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bethlehem township increased by 2,624 (11.07%). The population was highest at 26,338 in the year 2023 and lowest at 23,694 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.07%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)