Essex County, NY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Essex County decreased by 2,100. In this period, the peak population was 39,359 in the year 2010. 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 | 38,875 | - | - |
| 2001 | 38,698 | -177 | -0.46% |
| 2002 | 38,831 | 133 | 0.34% |
| 2003 | 38,795 | -36 | -0.09% |
| 2004 | 38,584 | -211 | -0.54% |
| 2005 | 38,434 | -150 | -0.39% |
| 2006 | 38,415 | -19 | -0.05% |
| 2007 | 38,119 | -296 | -0.77% |
| 2008 | 38,000 | -119 | -0.31% |
| 2009 | 37,857 | -143 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 39,359 | 1,502 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 39,277 | -82 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 38,884 | -393 | -1.00% |
| 2013 | 38,610 | -274 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 38,333 | -277 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 37,973 | -360 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 37,695 | -278 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 37,521 | -174 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 37,309 | -212 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 36,987 | -322 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 37,275 | 288 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 37,233 | -42 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 36,763 | -470 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 36,775 | 12 | 0.03% |
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Essex County, NY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Essex County's population increased by 484 (1.25%), 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, Essex County's population decreased by 2,084 (5.29%), 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, Essex County's population decreased by 500 (1.34%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Essex County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 36,775.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Essex County's population peaked in year 2010 at 39,359.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Essex County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 36,763.
Essex County, NY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Essex County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Essex County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.40% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Essex County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Essex County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,502 people (a 3.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Essex County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 470 people (a 1.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Essex County, NY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Essex County's population decreased by 458 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 470 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 12 (0.03%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Essex County, NY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Essex County decreased by 1,835 (4.75%). The population was highest at 38,333 in the year 2014 and lowest at 36,763 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)