Pocono Township, Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pocono township increased by 1,110. In this period, the peak population was 11,225 in the year 2009. 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 | 9,665 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,923 | 258 | 2.67% |
| 2002 | 10,217 | 294 | 2.96% |
| 2003 | 10,505 | 288 | 2.82% |
| 2004 | 10,677 | 172 | 1.64% |
| 2005 | 10,885 | 208 | 1.95% |
| 2006 | 11,077 | 192 | 1.76% |
| 2007 | 11,141 | 64 | 0.58% |
| 2008 | 11,210 | 69 | 0.62% |
| 2009 | 11,225 | 15 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 11,073 | -152 | -1.35% |
| 2011 | 11,067 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 10,984 | -83 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 10,910 | -74 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 10,867 | -43 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 10,801 | -66 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 10,788 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 10,886 | 98 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 10,994 | 108 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 11,089 | 95 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 10,885 | -204 | -1.84% |
| 2021 | 10,964 | 79 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 10,884 | -80 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 10,775 | -109 | -1.00% |
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Pocono Township, Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pocono township's population increased by 1,408 (14.57%), 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, Pocono township's population decreased by 188 (1.70%), 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, Pocono township's population decreased by 110 (1.01%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pocono township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,775.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pocono township's population peaked in year 2009 at 11,225.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pocono township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,665.
Pocono Township, Pennsylvania annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pocono township grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pocono township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.48% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pocono township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Pocono township population grew the most, with an increase of 294 people (a 2.96% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Pocono township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 204 people (a 1.84% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pocono Township, Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pocono township's population decreased by 189 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 80 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 109 (1%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pocono Township, Pennsylvania changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pocono township decreased by 135 (1.24%). The population was highest at 11,089 in the year 2019 and lowest at 10,775 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)