Pleasanton, CA Population by Year

In 2023, the population of Pleasanton was 74,653, a 1.55% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Pleasanton's population was 75,830, a decline of 2.43% compared to a population of 77,718 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

Pleasanton, CA population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pleasanton increased by 10,420. In this period, the peak population was 81,041 in the year 2019. 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 64,233 - -
2001 65,612 1,379 2.15%
2002 65,688 76 0.12%
2003 65,661 -27 -0.04%
2004 65,487 -174 -0.26%
2005 65,614 127 0.19%
2006 65,764 150 0.23%
2007 66,048 284 0.43%
2008 66,834 786 1.19%
2009 67,747 913 1.37%
2010 70,363 2,616 3.86%
2011 71,137 774 1.10%
2012 72,163 1,026 1.44%
2013 73,309 1,146 1.59%
2014 75,087 1,778 2.43%
2015 77,039 1,952 2.60%
2016 78,110 1,071 1.39%
2017 79,517 1,407 1.80%
2018 80,981 1,464 1.84%
2019 81,041 60 0.07%
2020 79,665 -1,376 -1.70%
2021 77,718 -1,947 -2.44%
2022 75,830 -1,888 -2.43%
2023 74,653 -1,177 -1.55%
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Pleasanton, CA population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, Pleasanton's population increased by 6,130 (9.54%), 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, Pleasanton's population increased by 9,302 (13.22%), 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, Pleasanton's population decreased by 5,012 (6.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

Pleasanton's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 74,653.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pleasanton's population peaked in year 2019 at 81,041.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pleasanton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 64,233.

Pleasanton, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pleasanton grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2023, Pleasanton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.71% per year. Overall the population grew 16.22% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

Pleasanton annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.71% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2009 to 2010 Pleasanton population grew the most, with an increase of 2,616 people (a 3.86% year-on-year increase)..

From 2020 to 2021 Pleasanton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,947 people (a 2.44% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Pleasanton, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pleasanton's population decreased by 3,065 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,888 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 1,177 (1.55%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of Pleasanton, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pleasanton increased by 1,344 (1.83%). The population was highest at 81,041 in the year 2019 and lowest at 74,653 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.

References

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Pleasanton, CA Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Pleasanton from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Pleasanton population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Pleasanton across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Pleasanton was 74,653, a 1.55% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Pleasanton population was 75,830, a decline of 2.43% compared to a population of 77,718 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pleasanton increased by 10,420. In this period, the peak population was 81,041 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Pleasanton is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Pleasanton population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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