Rutherford, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rutherford increased by 753. In this period, the peak population was 18,852 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 | 18,099 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,034 | -65 | -0.36% |
| 2002 | 17,982 | -52 | -0.29% |
| 2003 | 17,945 | -37 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 17,908 | -37 | -0.21% |
| 2005 | 17,769 | -139 | -0.78% |
| 2006 | 17,602 | -167 | -0.94% |
| 2007 | 17,543 | -59 | -0.34% |
| 2008 | 17,507 | -36 | -0.21% |
| 2009 | 17,527 | 20 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 18,082 | 555 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 18,182 | 100 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 18,225 | 43 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 18,286 | 61 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 18,313 | 27 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 18,452 | 139 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 18,422 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 18,469 | 47 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 18,387 | -82 | -0.44% |
| 2019 | 18,303 | -84 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 18,787 | 484 | 2.64% |
| 2021 | 18,727 | -60 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 18,659 | -68 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 18,852 | 193 | 1.03% |
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Rutherford, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rutherford's population decreased by 17 (0.09%), 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, Rutherford's population increased by 705 (3.90%), 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, Rutherford's population increased by 65 (0.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rutherford's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,852.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rutherford's population peaked in year 2023 at 18,852.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rutherford's population was lowest in year 2008 at 17,507.
Rutherford, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rutherford grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rutherford had an average annual population growth rate of 0.18% per year. Overall the population grew 4.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rutherford annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.18% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rutherford population grew the most, with an increase of 555 people (a 3.17% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Rutherford population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 167 people (a 0.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rutherford, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rutherford's population increased by 125 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 68 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 193 (1.03%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rutherford, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rutherford increased by 566 (3.10%). The population was highest at 18,852 in the year 2023 and lowest at 18,303 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.31%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)