Iowa City, IA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Iowa City increased by 12,787. In this period, the peak population was 76,052 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 | 62,891 | - | - |
| 2001 | 63,486 | 595 | 0.95% |
| 2002 | 63,838 | 352 | 0.55% |
| 2003 | 64,484 | 646 | 1.01% |
| 2004 | 65,458 | 974 | 1.51% |
| 2005 | 65,929 | 471 | 0.72% |
| 2006 | 66,448 | 519 | 0.79% |
| 2007 | 67,192 | 744 | 1.12% |
| 2008 | 68,054 | 862 | 1.28% |
| 2009 | 69,154 | 1,100 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 68,053 | -1,101 | -1.59% |
| 2011 | 69,224 | 1,171 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 70,226 | 1,002 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 71,520 | 1,294 | 1.84% |
| 2014 | 72,912 | 1,392 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 73,595 | 683 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 74,725 | 1,130 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 75,900 | 1,175 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 75,978 | 78 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 76,052 | 74 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 74,916 | -1,136 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 75,191 | 275 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 75,835 | 644 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 75,678 | -157 | -0.21% |
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Iowa City, IA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Iowa City's population increased by 5,162 (8.21%), 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, Iowa City's population increased by 6,863 (10.08%), 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, Iowa City's population increased by 762 (1.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Iowa City's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 75,678.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Iowa City's population peaked in year 2019 at 76,052.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Iowa City's population was lowest in year 2000 at 62,891.
Iowa City, IA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Iowa City grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Iowa City had an average annual population growth rate of 0.88% per year. Overall the population grew 20.33% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Iowa City annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.88% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 Iowa City population grew the most, with an increase of 1,392 people (a 1.95% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Iowa City population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,136 people (a 1.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Iowa City, IA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Iowa City's population increased by 487 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 644 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 157 (0.21%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Iowa City, IA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Iowa City increased by 4,158 (5.81%). The population was highest at 76,052 in the year 2019 and lowest at 72,912 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.57%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)