San Clemente, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of San Clemente increased by 11,664. In this period, the peak population was 65,367 in the year 2016. 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 | 50,649 | - | - |
| 2001 | 53,073 | 2,424 | 4.79% |
| 2002 | 55,757 | 2,684 | 5.06% |
| 2003 | 57,704 | 1,947 | 3.49% |
| 2004 | 59,145 | 1,441 | 2.50% |
| 2005 | 59,880 | 735 | 1.24% |
| 2006 | 60,332 | 452 | 0.75% |
| 2007 | 60,695 | 363 | 0.60% |
| 2008 | 61,287 | 592 | 0.98% |
| 2009 | 61,927 | 640 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 63,556 | 1,629 | 2.63% |
| 2011 | 64,123 | 567 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 64,574 | 451 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 64,843 | 269 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 65,002 | 159 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 65,285 | 283 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 65,367 | 82 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 65,242 | -125 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 64,897 | -345 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 64,550 | -347 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 64,213 | -337 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 63,634 | -579 | -0.90% |
| 2022 | 62,933 | -701 | -1.10% |
| 2023 | 62,313 | -620 | -0.99% |
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San Clemente, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, San Clemente's population increased by 12,907 (25.48%), 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, San Clemente's population increased by 657 (1.03%), 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, San Clemente's population decreased by 1,900 (2.96%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
San Clemente's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 62,313.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Clemente's population peaked in year 2016 at 65,367.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Clemente's population was lowest in year 2000 at 50,649.
San Clemente, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of San Clemente grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, San Clemente had an average annual population growth rate of 1% per year. Overall the population grew 23.03% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
San Clemente annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 San Clemente population grew the most, with an increase of 2,684 people (a 5.06% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 San Clemente population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 701 people (a 1.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is San Clemente, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Clemente's population decreased by 1,321 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 701 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 620 (0.99%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of San Clemente, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of San Clemente decreased by 2,530 (3.90%). The population was highest at 65,367 in the year 2016 and lowest at 62,313 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)