Grand Rapids, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Grand Rapids decreased by 1,583. In this period, the peak population was 200,917 in the year 2019. 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 | 198,191 | - | - |
| 2001 | 197,912 | -279 | -0.14% |
| 2002 | 197,151 | -761 | -0.38% |
| 2003 | 196,746 | -405 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 195,338 | -1,408 | -0.72% |
| 2005 | 194,495 | -843 | -0.43% |
| 2006 | 194,218 | -277 | -0.14% |
| 2007 | 194,421 | 203 | 0.10% |
| 2008 | 194,421 | - | - |
| 2009 | 194,842 | 421 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 187,975 | -6,867 | -3.52% |
| 2011 | 189,078 | 1,103 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 190,804 | 1,726 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 192,975 | 2,171 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 194,334 | 1,359 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 195,065 | 731 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 196,622 | 1,557 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 199,224 | 2,602 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 200,176 | 952 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 200,917 | 741 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 198,707 | -2,210 | -1.10% |
| 2021 | 197,708 | -999 | -0.50% |
| 2022 | 197,192 | -516 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 196,608 | -584 | -0.30% |
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Grand Rapids, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Grand Rapids's population decreased by 10,216 (5.15%), 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, Grand Rapids's population increased by 10,732 (5.71%), 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, Grand Rapids's population decreased by 2,099 (1.06%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Grand Rapids's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 196,608.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Grand Rapids's population peaked in year 2019 at 200,917.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Grand Rapids's population was lowest in year 2010 at 187,975.
Grand Rapids, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Grand Rapids grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Grand Rapids had an average annual population growth rate of 0.03% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Grand Rapids annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.03% per year.
From 2016 to 2017 Grand Rapids population grew the most, with an increase of 2,602 people (a 1.32% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Grand Rapids population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 6,867 people (a 3.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Grand Rapids, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Grand Rapids's population decreased by 1,100 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 516 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 584 (0.30%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Grand Rapids, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Grand Rapids increased by 3,633 (1.88%). The population was highest at 200,917 in the year 2019 and lowest at 194,334 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.19%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)