South Plainfield, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of South Plainfield increased by 2,287. In this period, the peak population was 24,297 in the year 2021. 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 | 21,844 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,979 | 135 | 0.62% |
| 2002 | 22,615 | 636 | 2.89% |
| 2003 | 22,680 | 65 | 0.29% |
| 2004 | 22,791 | 111 | 0.49% |
| 2005 | 22,827 | 36 | 0.16% |
| 2006 | 22,582 | -245 | -1.07% |
| 2007 | 22,554 | -28 | -0.12% |
| 2008 | 22,630 | 76 | 0.34% |
| 2009 | 22,714 | 84 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 23,387 | 673 | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 23,444 | 57 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 23,560 | 116 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 23,578 | 18 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 23,639 | 61 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 23,847 | 208 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 23,868 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 23,963 | 95 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 24,020 | 57 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 24,047 | 27 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 24,286 | 239 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 24,297 | 11 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 24,145 | -152 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 24,131 | -14 | -0.06% |
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South Plainfield, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, South Plainfield's population increased by 1,543 (7.06%), 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, South Plainfield's population increased by 899 (3.84%), 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, South Plainfield's population decreased by 155 (0.64%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
South Plainfield's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,131.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, South Plainfield's population peaked in year 2021 at 24,297.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, South Plainfield's population was lowest in year 2000 at 21,844.
South Plainfield, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of South Plainfield grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, South Plainfield had an average annual population growth rate of 0.46% per year. Overall the population grew 10.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
South Plainfield annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.46% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 South Plainfield population grew the most, with an increase of 673 people (a 2.96% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 South Plainfield population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 245 people (a 1.07% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is South Plainfield, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, South Plainfield's population decreased by 166 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 152 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 14 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of South Plainfield, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of South Plainfield increased by 553 (2.35%). The population was highest at 24,297 in the year 2021 and lowest at 23,639 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)