Fort Payne, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fort Payne increased by 1,906. In this period, the peak population was 14,957 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13,051 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,172 | 121 | 0.93% |
| 2002 | 13,197 | 25 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 13,341 | 144 | 1.09% |
| 2004 | 13,478 | 137 | 1.03% |
| 2005 | 13,621 | 143 | 1.06% |
| 2006 | 13,771 | 150 | 1.10% |
| 2007 | 14,065 | 294 | 2.13% |
| 2008 | 14,227 | 162 | 1.15% |
| 2009 | 14,341 | 114 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 14,069 | -272 | -1.90% |
| 2011 | 14,212 | 143 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 14,105 | -107 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 14,072 | -33 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 14,078 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 14,088 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 14,086 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 14,115 | 29 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 14,072 | -43 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 14,042 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 14,875 | 833 | 5.93% |
| 2021 | 14,900 | 25 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 14,894 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 14,957 | 63 | 0.42% |
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Fort Payne, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fort Payne's population increased by 1,018 (7.80%), 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 Payne's population increased by 806 (5.73%), 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, Fort Payne's population increased by 82 (0.55%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fort Payne's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,957.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Payne's population peaked in year 2023 at 14,957.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Payne's population was lowest in year 2000 at 13,051.
Fort Payne, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fort Payne grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fort Payne had an average annual population growth rate of 0.63% per year. Overall the population grew 14.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fort Payne annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.63% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fort Payne population grew the most, with an increase of 833 people (a 5.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Fort Payne population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 272 people (a 1.90% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fort Payne, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Payne's population increased by 57 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 6 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 63 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fort Payne, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fort Payne increased by 885 (6.29%). The population was highest at 14,957 in the year 2023 and lowest at 14,042 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.63%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)