Forest Park, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Forest Park decreased by 1,982. In this period, the peak population was 15,642 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 | 15,642 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,546 | -96 | -0.61% |
| 2002 | 15,469 | -77 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 15,343 | -126 | -0.81% |
| 2004 | 15,148 | -195 | -1.27% |
| 2005 | 15,072 | -76 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 15,147 | 75 | 0.50% |
| 2007 | 15,147 | - | - |
| 2008 | 15,111 | -36 | -0.24% |
| 2009 | 15,137 | 26 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 14,174 | -963 | -6.36% |
| 2011 | 14,211 | 37 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 14,241 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 14,254 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,228 | -26 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 14,149 | -79 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 14,048 | -101 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 13,916 | -132 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 13,777 | -139 | -1.00% |
| 2019 | 13,690 | -87 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 14,278 | 588 | 4.30% |
| 2021 | 14,005 | -273 | -1.91% |
| 2022 | 13,771 | -234 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 13,660 | -111 | -0.81% |
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Forest Park, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Forest Park's population decreased by 1,468 (9.38%), 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 Park's population increased by 104 (0.73%), 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 Park's population decreased by 618 (4.33%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Forest Park's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,660.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Forest Park's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,642.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Forest Park's population was lowest in year 2023 at 13,660.
Forest Park, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Forest Park grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Forest Park had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.67% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Forest Park annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Forest Park population grew the most, with an increase of 588 people (a 4.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Forest Park population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 963 people (a 6.36% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Forest Park, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Forest Park's population decreased by 345 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 234 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 111 (0.81%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Forest Park, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Forest Park decreased by 594 (4.17%). The population was highest at 14,278 in the year 2020 and lowest at 13,660 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)