Mechanicsburg, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mechanicsburg increased by 192. In this period, the peak population was 661 in the year 2018. 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 | 466 | - | - |
| 2001 | 467 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2002 | 467 | - | - |
| 2003 | 467 | - | - |
| 2004 | 462 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2005 | 462 | - | - |
| 2006 | 459 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2007 | 457 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2008 | 455 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2009 | 455 | - | - |
| 2010 | 593 | 138 | 30.33% |
| 2011 | 600 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 604 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 605 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 610 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 634 | 24 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 649 | 15 | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 658 | 9 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 661 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 655 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 661 | 6 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 659 | -2 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 658 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 658 | - | - |
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Mechanicsburg, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mechanicsburg's population increased by 127 (27.25%), 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, Mechanicsburg's population increased by 68 (11.47%), 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, Mechanicsburg's population decreased by 3 (0.45%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mechanicsburg's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 658.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mechanicsburg's population peaked in year 2018 at 661.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mechanicsburg's population was lowest in year 2008 at 455.
Mechanicsburg, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mechanicsburg grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mechanicsburg had an average annual population growth rate of 1.79% per year. Overall the population grew 41.20% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mechanicsburg annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.79% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Mechanicsburg population grew the most, with an increase of 138 people (a 30.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Mechanicsburg population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 6 people (a 0.91% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mechanicsburg, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mechanicsburg's population decreased by 1 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 0 (0%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mechanicsburg, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mechanicsburg increased by 53 (8.76%). The population was highest at 661 in the year 2018 and lowest at 610 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)