Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Plumstead township increased by 3,080. In this period, the peak population was 14,469 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 | 11,219 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,397 | 178 | 1.59% |
| 2002 | 11,570 | 173 | 1.52% |
| 2003 | 11,626 | 56 | 0.48% |
| 2004 | 11,580 | -46 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 11,608 | 28 | 0.24% |
| 2006 | 11,662 | 54 | 0.47% |
| 2007 | 11,651 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2008 | 11,646 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2009 | 11,642 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 12,442 | 800 | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 12,473 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 12,575 | 102 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 12,866 | 291 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 13,153 | 287 | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 13,431 | 278 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 13,638 | 207 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 13,990 | 352 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 14,346 | 356 | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 14,469 | 123 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 14,028 | -441 | -3.05% |
| 2021 | 14,055 | 27 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 14,038 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 14,299 | 261 | 1.86% |
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Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Plumstead township's population increased by 1,223 (10.90%), 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, Plumstead township's population increased by 1,586 (12.75%), 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, Plumstead township's population increased by 271 (1.93%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Plumstead township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,299.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Plumstead township's population peaked in year 2019 at 14,469.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Plumstead township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,219.
Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Plumstead township grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Plumstead township had an average annual population growth rate of 1.19% per year. Overall the population grew 27.45% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Plumstead township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.19% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Plumstead township population grew the most, with an increase of 800 people (a 6.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Plumstead township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 441 people (a 3.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Plumstead township's population increased by 244 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 17 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 261 (1.86%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Plumstead township increased by 1,433 (11.14%). The population was highest at 14,469 in the year 2019 and lowest at 13,153 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)