Elk County, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elk County decreased by 4,837. In this period, the peak population was 35,035 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 | 35,035 | - | - |
| 2001 | 34,787 | -248 | -0.71% |
| 2002 | 34,426 | -361 | -1.04% |
| 2003 | 34,158 | -268 | -0.78% |
| 2004 | 33,848 | -310 | -0.91% |
| 2005 | 33,396 | -452 | -1.34% |
| 2006 | 33,007 | -389 | -1.16% |
| 2007 | 32,827 | -180 | -0.55% |
| 2008 | 32,489 | -338 | -1.03% |
| 2009 | 32,180 | -309 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 31,862 | -318 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 31,798 | -64 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 31,619 | -179 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 31,462 | -157 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 31,187 | -275 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 30,898 | -289 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 30,516 | -382 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 30,274 | -242 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 30,096 | -178 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 29,894 | -202 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 30,946 | 1,052 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 30,796 | -150 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 30,467 | -329 | -1.07% |
| 2023 | 30,198 | -269 | -0.88% |
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Elk County, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elk County's population decreased by 3,173 (9.06%), 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, Elk County's population decreased by 916 (2.87%), 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, Elk County's population decreased by 748 (2.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elk County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,198.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elk County's population peaked in year 2000 at 35,035.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elk County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 29,894.
Elk County, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elk County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elk County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elk County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Elk County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,052 people (a 3.52% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Elk County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 452 people (a 1.34% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elk County, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elk County's population decreased by 598 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 329 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 269 (0.88%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elk County, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elk County decreased by 1,264 (4.02%). The population was highest at 31,187 in the year 2014 and lowest at 29,894 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)