Rockland County, NY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rockland County increased by 53,457. In this period, the peak population was 340,807 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 287,350 | - | - |
| 2001 | 288,562 | 1,212 | 0.42% |
| 2002 | 289,948 | 1,386 | 0.48% |
| 2003 | 290,662 | 714 | 0.25% |
| 2004 | 290,220 | -442 | -0.15% |
| 2005 | 289,582 | -638 | -0.22% |
| 2006 | 288,398 | -1,184 | -0.41% |
| 2007 | 288,795 | 397 | 0.14% |
| 2008 | 290,521 | 1,726 | 0.60% |
| 2009 | 291,733 | 1,212 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 312,497 | 20,764 | 7.12% |
| 2011 | 315,448 | 2,951 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 317,201 | 1,753 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 319,290 | 2,089 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 321,120 | 1,830 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 322,938 | 1,818 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 323,231 | 293 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 324,600 | 1,369 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 325,656 | 1,056 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 326,352 | 696 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 337,367 | 11,015 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 339,786 | 2,419 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 340,357 | 571 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 340,807 | 450 | 0.13% |
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Rockland County, NY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rockland County's population increased by 25,147 (8.75%), 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, Rockland County's population increased by 24,870 (7.96%), 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, Rockland County's population increased by 3,440 (1.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rockland County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 340,807.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rockland County's population peaked in year 2023 at 340,807.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rockland County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 287,350.
Rockland County, NY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rockland County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rockland County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.81% per year. Overall the population grew 18.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rockland County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.81% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rockland County population grew the most, with an increase of 20,764 people (a 7.12% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Rockland County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,184 people (a 0.41% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rockland County, NY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rockland County's population increased by 1,021 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 571 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 450 (0.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rockland County, NY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rockland County increased by 21,517 (6.74%). The population was highest at 340,807 in the year 2023 and lowest at 321,120 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.66%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)