Park Forest, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Park Forest decreased by 2,741. In this period, the peak population was 23,651 in the year 2001. 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 | 23,504 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,651 | 147 | 0.63% |
| 2002 | 23,490 | -161 | -0.68% |
| 2003 | 23,293 | -197 | -0.84% |
| 2004 | 23,032 | -261 | -1.12% |
| 2005 | 22,789 | -243 | -1.06% |
| 2006 | 22,518 | -271 | -1.19% |
| 2007 | 22,415 | -103 | -0.46% |
| 2008 | 22,394 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2009 | 22,428 | 34 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 21,985 | -443 | -1.98% |
| 2011 | 22,064 | 79 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 22,097 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 22,114 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 22,070 | -44 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 21,943 | -127 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 21,784 | -159 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 21,587 | -197 | -0.90% |
| 2018 | 21,369 | -218 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 21,177 | -192 | -0.90% |
| 2020 | 21,614 | 437 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 21,252 | -362 | -1.67% |
| 2022 | 20,915 | -337 | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 20,763 | -152 | -0.73% |
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Park Forest, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Park Forest's population decreased by 1,519 (6.46%), 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, Park Forest's population decreased by 371 (1.69%), 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, Park Forest's population decreased by 851 (3.94%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Park Forest's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,763.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Park Forest's population peaked in year 2001 at 23,651.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Park Forest's population was lowest in year 2023 at 20,763.
Park Forest, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Park Forest grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Park Forest had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Park Forest annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.51% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Park Forest population grew the most, with an increase of 437 people (a 2.06% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Park Forest population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 443 people (a 1.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Park Forest, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Park Forest's population decreased by 489 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 337 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 152 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Park Forest, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Park Forest decreased by 1,351 (6.11%). The population was highest at 22,070 in the year 2014 and lowest at 20,763 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)