Easton, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Easton increased by 3,333. In this period, the peak population was 30,200 in the year 2021. 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 | 26,205 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,099 | -106 | -0.40% |
| 2002 | 26,143 | 44 | 0.17% |
| 2003 | 26,159 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2004 | 26,171 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2005 | 26,132 | -39 | -0.15% |
| 2006 | 26,134 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2007 | 26,209 | 75 | 0.29% |
| 2008 | 26,225 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2009 | 26,234 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 26,812 | 578 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 26,885 | 73 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 27,182 | 297 | 1.10% |
| 2013 | 27,094 | -88 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 27,081 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 27,030 | -51 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 27,078 | 48 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 27,168 | 90 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 27,273 | 105 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 27,446 | 173 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 28,084 | 638 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 30,200 | 2,116 | 7.53% |
| 2022 | 29,571 | -629 | -2.08% |
| 2023 | 29,538 | -33 | -0.11% |
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Easton, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Easton's population increased by 607 (2.32%), 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, Easton's population increased by 1,272 (4.74%), 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, Easton's population increased by 1,454 (5.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Easton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 29,538.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Easton's population peaked in year 2021 at 30,200.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Easton's population was lowest in year 2001 at 26,099.
Easton, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Easton grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Easton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.72% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Easton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Easton population grew the most, with an increase of 2,116 people (a 7.53% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Easton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 629 people (a 2.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Easton, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Easton's population decreased by 662 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 629 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 33 (0.11%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Easton, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Easton increased by 2,444 (9.02%). The population was highest at 30,200 in the year 2021 and lowest at 27,030 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.90%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)