Elton, LA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elton decreased by 277. In this period, the peak population was 1,263 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 | 1,263 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,251 | -12 | -0.95% |
| 2002 | 1,245 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2003 | 1,243 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2004 | 1,242 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2005 | 1,243 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2006 | 1,251 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2007 | 1,236 | -15 | -1.20% |
| 2008 | 1,238 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2009 | 1,233 | -5 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 1,132 | -101 | -8.19% |
| 2011 | 1,133 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,128 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 1,123 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,131 | 8 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 1,129 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,130 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,135 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,141 | 6 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 1,139 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 994 | -145 | -12.73% |
| 2021 | 1,005 | 11 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 994 | -11 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 986 | -8 | -0.80% |
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Elton, LA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elton's population decreased by 131 (10.37%), 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, Elton's population decreased by 138 (12.19%), 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, Elton's population decreased by 8 (0.80%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 986.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elton's population peaked in year 2000 at 1,263.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elton's population was lowest in year 2023 at 986.
Elton, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elton grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.95% per year. Overall the population shrank 21.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.95% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Elton population grew the most, with an increase of 11 people (a 1.11% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Elton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 145 people (a 12.73% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elton, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elton's population decreased by 19 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 11 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 8 (0.80%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elton, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elton decreased by 137 (12.20%). The population was highest at 1,141 in the year 2018 and lowest at 986 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)