East Alton, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of East Alton decreased by 1,226. In this period, the peak population was 6,865 in the year 2000. 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 | 6,865 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,834 | -31 | -0.45% |
| 2002 | 6,793 | -41 | -0.60% |
| 2003 | 6,765 | -28 | -0.41% |
| 2004 | 6,704 | -61 | -0.90% |
| 2005 | 6,656 | -48 | -0.72% |
| 2006 | 6,623 | -33 | -0.50% |
| 2007 | 6,598 | -25 | -0.38% |
| 2008 | 6,580 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2009 | 6,564 | -16 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 6,268 | -296 | -4.51% |
| 2011 | 6,231 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 6,191 | -40 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 6,145 | -46 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 6,189 | 44 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 6,144 | -45 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 6,108 | -36 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 6,076 | -32 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 6,028 | -48 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 5,968 | -60 | -1.00% |
| 2020 | 5,771 | -197 | -3.30% |
| 2021 | 5,726 | -45 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 5,674 | -52 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 5,639 | -35 | -0.62% |
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East Alton, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, East Alton's population decreased by 597 (8.70%), 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, East Alton's population decreased by 497 (7.93%), 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, East Alton's population decreased by 132 (2.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
East Alton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,639.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, East Alton's population peaked in year 2000 at 6,865.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, East Alton's population was lowest in year 2023 at 5,639.
East Alton, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of East Alton grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, East Alton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population shrank 17.86% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
East Alton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 East Alton population grew the most, with an increase of 44 people (a 0.72% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 East Alton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 296 people (a 4.51% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is East Alton, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, East Alton's population decreased by 87 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 52 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 35 (0.62%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of East Alton, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of East Alton decreased by 506 (8.23%). The population was highest at 6,189 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,639 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)