Princeton, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Princeton increased by 16,747. In this period, the peak population was 31,391 in the year 2017. 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 | 13,542 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,529 | -13 | -0.10% |
| 2002 | 13,516 | -13 | -0.10% |
| 2003 | 13,507 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2004 | 13,510 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2005 | 13,437 | -73 | -0.54% |
| 2006 | 13,597 | 160 | 1.19% |
| 2007 | 13,484 | -113 | -0.83% |
| 2008 | 13,395 | -89 | -0.66% |
| 2009 | 13,390 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 28,592 | 15,202 | 113.53% |
| 2011 | 28,088 | -504 | -1.76% |
| 2012 | 29,393 | 1,305 | 4.65% |
| 2013 | 29,721 | 328 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 29,670 | -51 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 30,126 | 456 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 31,019 | 893 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 31,391 | 372 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 31,306 | -85 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 31,160 | -146 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 30,610 | -550 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 30,534 | -76 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 30,306 | -228 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 30,289 | -17 | -0.06% |
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Princeton, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Princeton's population increased by 15,050 (111.14%), 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, Princeton's population increased by 2,018 (7.06%), 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, Princeton's population decreased by 321 (1.05%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Princeton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,289.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Princeton's population peaked in year 2017 at 31,391.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Princeton's population was lowest in year 2009 at 13,390.
Princeton, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Princeton grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Princeton had an average annual population growth rate of 5.38% per year. Overall the population grew 123.67% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Princeton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 5.38% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Princeton population grew the most, with an increase of 15,202 people (a 113.53% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Princeton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 550 people (a 1.77% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Princeton, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Princeton's population decreased by 245 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 228 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 17 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Princeton, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Princeton increased by 568 (1.91%). The population was highest at 31,391 in the year 2017 and lowest at 29,670 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)