Erie, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Erie decreased by 10,588. In this period, the peak population was 103,545 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 | 103,545 | - | - |
| 2001 | 102,851 | -694 | -0.67% |
| 2002 | 102,168 | -683 | -0.66% |
| 2003 | 101,484 | -684 | -0.67% |
| 2004 | 99,287 | -2,197 | -2.16% |
| 2005 | 98,298 | -989 | -1.00% |
| 2006 | 98,985 | 687 | 0.70% |
| 2007 | 98,390 | -595 | -0.60% |
| 2008 | 98,070 | -320 | -0.33% |
| 2009 | 97,966 | -104 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 101,719 | 3,753 | 3.83% |
| 2011 | 101,405 | -314 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 101,137 | -268 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 100,668 | -469 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 99,886 | -782 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 99,234 | -652 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 98,496 | -738 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 97,401 | -1,095 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 96,464 | -937 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 95,585 | -879 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 94,713 | -872 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 94,141 | -572 | -0.60% |
| 2022 | 93,595 | -546 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 92,957 | -638 | -0.68% |
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Erie, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Erie's population decreased by 1,826 (1.76%), 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, Erie's population decreased by 7,006 (6.89%), 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, Erie's population decreased by 1,756 (1.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Erie's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 92,957.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Erie's population peaked in year 2000 at 103,545.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Erie's population was lowest in year 2023 at 92,957.
Erie, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Erie grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 21 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Erie had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.23% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Erie annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Erie population grew the most, with an increase of 3,753 people (a 3.83% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Erie population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,197 people (a 2.16% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Erie, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Erie's population decreased by 1,184 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 546 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 638 (0.68%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Erie, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Erie decreased by 7,711 (7.66%). The population was highest at 99,886 in the year 2014 and lowest at 92,957 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)