Lancaster, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lancaster increased by 829. In this period, the peak population was 59,506 in the year 2016. 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 | 56,324 | - | - |
| 2001 | 55,957 | -367 | -0.65% |
| 2002 | 55,755 | -202 | -0.36% |
| 2003 | 55,518 | -237 | -0.43% |
| 2004 | 55,174 | -344 | -0.62% |
| 2005 | 55,044 | -130 | -0.24% |
| 2006 | 55,010 | -34 | -0.06% |
| 2007 | 55,096 | 86 | 0.16% |
| 2008 | 55,191 | 95 | 0.17% |
| 2009 | 55,569 | 378 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 59,277 | 3,708 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 59,422 | 145 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 59,414 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 59,409 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 59,428 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 59,465 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 59,506 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 59,500 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 59,414 | -86 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 59,294 | -120 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 57,949 | -1,345 | -2.27% |
| 2021 | 57,672 | -277 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 57,306 | -366 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 57,153 | -153 | -0.27% |
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Lancaster, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lancaster's population increased by 2,953 (5.24%), 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, Lancaster's population decreased by 1,328 (2.24%), 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, Lancaster's population decreased by 796 (1.37%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lancaster's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 57,153.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lancaster's population peaked in year 2016 at 59,506.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lancaster's population was lowest in year 2006 at 55,010.
Lancaster, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lancaster grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lancaster had an average annual population growth rate of 0.06% per year. Overall the population grew 1.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lancaster annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.06% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Lancaster population grew the most, with an increase of 3,708 people (a 6.67% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Lancaster population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,345 people (a 2.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lancaster, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lancaster's population decreased by 519 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 366 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 153 (0.27%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lancaster, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lancaster decreased by 2,256 (3.80%). The population was highest at 59,506 in the year 2016 and lowest at 57,153 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)