Elsmere, DE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elsmere increased by 255. In this period, the peak population was 6,224 in the year 2020. 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 | 5,902 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,875 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2002 | 5,863 | -12 | -0.20% |
| 2003 | 5,846 | -17 | -0.29% |
| 2004 | 5,817 | -29 | -0.50% |
| 2005 | 5,827 | 10 | 0.17% |
| 2006 | 5,849 | 22 | 0.38% |
| 2007 | 5,841 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2008 | 5,831 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2009 | 5,842 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 5,970 | 128 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 5,978 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 5,982 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 5,979 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 5,960 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 5,937 | -23 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 5,902 | -35 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 5,858 | -44 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 5,815 | -43 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 5,792 | -23 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 6,224 | 432 | 7.46% |
| 2021 | 6,188 | -36 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 6,162 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 6,157 | -5 | -0.08% |
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Elsmere, DE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elsmere's population increased by 68 (1.15%), 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, Elsmere's population increased by 254 (4.25%), 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, Elsmere's population decreased by 67 (1.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elsmere's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,157.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elsmere's population peaked in year 2020 at 6,224.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elsmere's population was lowest in year 2019 at 5,792.
Elsmere, DE annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elsmere grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elsmere had an average annual population growth rate of 0.19% per year. Overall the population grew 4.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elsmere annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.19% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Elsmere population grew the most, with an increase of 432 people (a 7.46% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Elsmere population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 44 people (a 0.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elsmere, DE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elsmere's population decreased by 31 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 26 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 5 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elsmere, DE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elsmere increased by 178 (2.98%). The population was highest at 6,224 in the year 2020 and lowest at 5,792 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)