Ephrata, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ephrata increased by 429. In this period, the peak population was 13,880 in the year 2018. 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 | 13,231 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,194 | -37 | -0.28% |
| 2002 | 13,151 | -43 | -0.33% |
| 2003 | 13,202 | 51 | 0.39% |
| 2004 | 13,195 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2005 | 13,140 | -55 | -0.42% |
| 2006 | 13,167 | 27 | 0.21% |
| 2007 | 13,183 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2008 | 13,199 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2009 | 13,281 | 82 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 13,355 | 74 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 13,356 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 13,462 | 106 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 13,469 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 13,791 | 322 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 13,791 | - | - |
| 2016 | 13,780 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 13,801 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 13,880 | 79 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 13,865 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 13,774 | -91 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 13,750 | -24 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 13,695 | -55 | -0.40% |
| 2023 | 13,660 | -35 | -0.26% |
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Ephrata, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ephrata's population increased by 124 (0.94%), 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, Ephrata's population increased by 419 (3.14%), 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, Ephrata's population decreased by 114 (0.83%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ephrata's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,660.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ephrata's population peaked in year 2018 at 13,880.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ephrata's population was lowest in year 2005 at 13,140.
Ephrata, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ephrata grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ephrata had an average annual population growth rate of 0.14% per year. Overall the population grew 3.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ephrata annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.14% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 Ephrata population grew the most, with an increase of 322 people (a 2.39% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Ephrata population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 91 people (a 0.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ephrata, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ephrata's population decreased by 90 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 55 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 35 (0.26%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ephrata, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ephrata increased by 191 (1.42%). The population was highest at 13,880 in the year 2018 and lowest at 13,660 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)