Blythe, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Blythe decreased by 2,714. In this period, the peak population was 22,773 in the year 2007. 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 | 20,759 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,964 | 205 | 0.99% |
| 2002 | 21,207 | 243 | 1.16% |
| 2003 | 21,565 | 358 | 1.69% |
| 2004 | 22,328 | 763 | 3.54% |
| 2005 | 22,150 | -178 | -0.80% |
| 2006 | 22,439 | 289 | 1.30% |
| 2007 | 22,773 | 334 | 1.49% |
| 2008 | 21,844 | -929 | -4.08% |
| 2009 | 21,509 | -335 | -1.53% |
| 2010 | 20,588 | -921 | -4.28% |
| 2011 | 20,310 | -278 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 20,647 | 337 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 19,840 | -807 | -3.91% |
| 2014 | 19,237 | -603 | -3.04% |
| 2015 | 19,182 | -55 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 19,750 | 568 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 19,670 | -80 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 19,943 | 273 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 19,674 | -269 | -1.35% |
| 2020 | 18,013 | -1,661 | -8.44% |
| 2021 | 17,343 | -670 | -3.72% |
| 2022 | 17,367 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 18,045 | 678 | 3.90% |
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Blythe, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Blythe's population decreased by 171 (0.82%), 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, Blythe's population decreased by 2,575 (12.51%), 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, Blythe's population increased by 32 (0.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Blythe's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,045.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blythe's population peaked in year 2007 at 22,773.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blythe's population was lowest in year 2021 at 17,343.
Blythe, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Blythe grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Blythe had an average annual population growth rate of 0.57% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Blythe annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.57% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Blythe population grew the most, with an increase of 763 people (a 3.54% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Blythe population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,661 people (a 8.44% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Blythe, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Blythe's population increased by 702 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 24 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 678 (3.90%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Blythe, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Blythe decreased by 1,795 (9.05%). The population was highest at 19,943 in the year 2018 and lowest at 17,343 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.88%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)