Mercer County, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mercer County decreased by 11,733. In this period, the peak population was 120,236 in the year 2000. 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 | 120,236 | - | - |
| 2001 | 119,919 | -317 | -0.26% |
| 2002 | 119,558 | -361 | -0.30% |
| 2003 | 119,524 | -34 | -0.03% |
| 2004 | 119,215 | -309 | -0.26% |
| 2005 | 118,690 | -525 | -0.44% |
| 2006 | 118,191 | -499 | -0.42% |
| 2007 | 117,820 | -371 | -0.31% |
| 2008 | 117,194 | -626 | -0.53% |
| 2009 | 116,769 | -425 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 116,607 | -162 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 116,169 | -438 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 115,660 | -509 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 115,162 | -498 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 114,724 | -438 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 113,684 | -1,040 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 112,651 | -1,033 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 111,526 | -1,125 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 110,575 | -951 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 109,296 | -1,279 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 110,550 | 1,254 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 109,958 | -592 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 109,137 | -821 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 108,503 | -634 | -0.58% |
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Mercer County, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mercer County's population decreased by 3,629 (3.02%), 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, Mercer County's population decreased by 6,057 (5.19%), 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, Mercer County's population decreased by 2,047 (1.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mercer County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 108,503.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer County's population peaked in year 2000 at 120,236.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 108,503.
Mercer County, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mercer County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mercer County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.42% per year. Overall the population shrank 9.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mercer County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.42% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Mercer County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,254 people (a 1.15% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Mercer County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,279 people (a 1.16% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mercer County, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mercer County's population decreased by 1,455 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 821 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 634 (0.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mercer County, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mercer County decreased by 6,659 (5.78%). The population was highest at 114,724 in the year 2014 and lowest at 108,503 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.59%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)