Forest County, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Forest County increased by 1,504. In this period, the peak population was 7,704 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 | 4,945 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,070 | 125 | 2.53% |
| 2002 | 5,023 | -47 | -0.93% |
| 2003 | 4,989 | -34 | -0.68% |
| 2004 | 5,816 | 827 | 16.58% |
| 2005 | 6,583 | 767 | 13.19% |
| 2006 | 7,062 | 479 | 7.28% |
| 2007 | 6,974 | -88 | -1.25% |
| 2008 | 6,854 | -120 | -1.72% |
| 2009 | 7,054 | 200 | 2.92% |
| 2010 | 7,704 | 650 | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 7,672 | -32 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 7,587 | -85 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 7,532 | -55 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 7,459 | -73 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 7,386 | -73 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 7,334 | -52 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 7,328 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 7,294 | -34 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 7,030 | -264 | -3.62% |
| 2020 | 6,958 | -72 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 6,890 | -68 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 6,603 | -287 | -4.17% |
| 2023 | 6,449 | -154 | -2.33% |
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Forest County, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Forest County's population increased by 2,759 (55.79%), 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, Forest County's population decreased by 746 (9.68%), 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, Forest County's population decreased by 509 (7.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Forest County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,449.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Forest County's population peaked in year 2010 at 7,704.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Forest County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,945.
Forest County, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Forest County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Forest County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.32% per year. Overall the population grew 30.41% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Forest County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.32% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Forest County population grew the most, with an increase of 827 people (a 16.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Forest County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 287 people (a 4.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Forest County, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Forest County's population decreased by 441 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 287 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 154 (2.33%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Forest County, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Forest County decreased by 1,083 (14.38%). The population was highest at 7,459 in the year 2014 and lowest at 6,449 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)