Bridgeport, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bridgeport increased by 1,861. In this period, the peak population was 9,377 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 | 7,516 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,471 | -45 | -0.60% |
| 2002 | 7,479 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2003 | 7,476 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2004 | 7,524 | 48 | 0.64% |
| 2005 | 7,560 | 36 | 0.48% |
| 2006 | 7,810 | 250 | 3.31% |
| 2007 | 7,834 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2008 | 7,955 | 121 | 1.54% |
| 2009 | 8,034 | 79 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 8,111 | 77 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 8,242 | 131 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 8,307 | 65 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 8,302 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 8,288 | -14 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 8,286 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 8,301 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 8,599 | 298 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 8,643 | 44 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 8,827 | 184 | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 9,321 | 494 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 9,292 | -29 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 9,290 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 9,377 | 87 | 0.94% |
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Bridgeport, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bridgeport's population increased by 595 (7.92%), 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, Bridgeport's population increased by 1,210 (14.92%), 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, Bridgeport's population increased by 56 (0.60%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bridgeport's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,377.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bridgeport's population peaked in year 2023 at 9,377.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bridgeport's population was lowest in year 2001 at 7,471.
Bridgeport, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bridgeport grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bridgeport had an average annual population growth rate of 1.08% per year. Overall the population grew 24.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bridgeport annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.08% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Bridgeport population grew the most, with an increase of 494 people (a 5.60% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Bridgeport population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 45 people (a 0.60% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bridgeport, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bridgeport's population increased by 85 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 2 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 87 (0.94%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bridgeport, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bridgeport increased by 1,075 (12.95%). The population was highest at 9,377 in the year 2023 and lowest at 8,286 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.24%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)