Fort Lee, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fort Lee increased by 3,991. In this period, the peak population was 40,051 in the year 2020. 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 | 35,709 | - | - |
| 2001 | 36,783 | 1,074 | 3.01% |
| 2002 | 36,800 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2003 | 36,931 | 131 | 0.36% |
| 2004 | 36,924 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2005 | 36,728 | -196 | -0.53% |
| 2006 | 36,407 | -321 | -0.87% |
| 2007 | 36,315 | -92 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 36,335 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2009 | 36,487 | 152 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 35,501 | -986 | -2.70% |
| 2011 | 35,721 | 220 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 35,864 | 143 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 36,198 | 334 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 36,238 | 40 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 36,289 | 51 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 37,190 | 901 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 37,310 | 120 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 37,792 | 482 | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 38,600 | 808 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 40,051 | 1,451 | 3.76% |
| 2021 | 39,905 | -146 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 39,673 | -232 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 39,700 | 27 | 0.07% |
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Fort Lee, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fort Lee's population decreased by 208 (0.58%), 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, Fort Lee's population increased by 4,550 (12.82%), 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, Fort Lee's population decreased by 351 (0.88%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fort Lee's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 39,700.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Lee's population peaked in year 2020 at 40,051.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Lee's population was lowest in year 2010 at 35,501.
Fort Lee, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fort Lee grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fort Lee had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population grew 11.18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fort Lee annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fort Lee population grew the most, with an increase of 1,451 people (a 3.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Fort Lee population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 986 people (a 2.70% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fort Lee, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Lee's population decreased by 205 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 232 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 27 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fort Lee, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fort Lee increased by 3,502 (9.67%). The population was highest at 40,051 in the year 2020 and lowest at 36,238 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.94%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)