Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pennsylvania increased by 677,802. In this period, the peak population was 13.01 million in the year 2021. 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 | 12,283,881 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,292,774 | 8,893 | 0.07% |
| 2002 | 12,317,490 | 24,716 | 0.20% |
| 2003 | 12,352,533 | 35,043 | 0.28% |
| 2004 | 12,380,189 | 27,656 | 0.22% |
| 2005 | 12,408,839 | 28,650 | 0.23% |
| 2006 | 12,456,257 | 47,418 | 0.38% |
| 2007 | 12,497,304 | 41,047 | 0.33% |
| 2008 | 12,531,808 | 34,504 | 0.28% |
| 2009 | 12,571,153 | 39,345 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 12,711,406 | 140,253 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 12,747,052 | 35,646 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 12,769,123 | 22,071 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 12,779,538 | 10,415 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 12,792,392 | 12,854 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 12,789,838 | -2,554 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 12,788,468 | -1,370 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 12,794,679 | 6,211 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 12,809,107 | 14,428 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 12,798,883 | -10,224 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 12,995,477 | 196,594 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 13,013,614 | 18,137 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 12,972,091 | -41,523 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 12,961,683 | -10,408 | -0.08% |
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Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pennsylvania's population increased by 427,525 (3.48%), 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, Pennsylvania's population increased by 284,071 (2.23%), 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, Pennsylvania's population decreased by 33,794 (0.26%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pennsylvania's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12.96 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pennsylvania's population peaked in year 2021 at 13.01 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pennsylvania's population was lowest in year 2000 at 12.28 million.
Pennsylvania annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pennsylvania grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pennsylvania had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.52% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pennsylvania annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Pennsylvania population grew the most, with an increase of 196,594 people (a 1.54% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Pennsylvania population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 41,523 people (a 0.32% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pennsylvania's population decreased by 51,931 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 41,523 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 10,408 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pennsylvania changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pennsylvania increased by 182,145 (1.43%). The population was highest at 13.01 million in the year 2021 and lowest at 12.79 million in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)