Clayton, DE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clayton increased by 3,097. In this period, the peak population was 4,399 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 | 1,302 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,313 | 11 | 0.84% |
| 2002 | 1,328 | 15 | 1.14% |
| 2003 | 1,341 | 13 | 0.98% |
| 2004 | 1,367 | 26 | 1.94% |
| 2005 | 1,401 | 34 | 2.49% |
| 2006 | 1,433 | 32 | 2.28% |
| 2007 | 1,458 | 25 | 1.74% |
| 2008 | 1,479 | 21 | 1.44% |
| 2009 | 1,491 | 12 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,946 | 1,455 | 97.59% |
| 2011 | 2,981 | 35 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 3,020 | 39 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 3,056 | 36 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 3,091 | 35 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 3,148 | 57 | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 3,193 | 45 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 3,258 | 65 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 3,365 | 107 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 3,515 | 150 | 4.46% |
| 2020 | 3,990 | 475 | 13.51% |
| 2021 | 4,001 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 4,215 | 214 | 5.35% |
| 2023 | 4,399 | 184 | 4.37% |
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Clayton, DE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clayton's population increased by 1,644 (126.27%), 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, Clayton's population increased by 1,044 (35.44%), 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, Clayton's population increased by 409 (10.25%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clayton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,399.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clayton's population peaked in year 2023 at 4,399.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clayton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,302.
Clayton, DE annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clayton grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clayton had an average annual population growth rate of 10.34% per year. Overall the population grew 237.86% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clayton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 10.34% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Clayton population grew the most, with an increase of 1,455 people (a 97.59% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Clayton did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Clayton, DE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clayton's population increased by 398 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 214 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 184 (4.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clayton, DE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clayton increased by 1,343 (43.95%). The population was highest at 4,399 in the year 2023 and lowest at 3,091 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.77%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)