State College, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of State College increased by 1,405. In this period, the peak population was 42,559 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 | 39,282 | - | - |
| 2001 | 39,082 | -200 | -0.51% |
| 2002 | 40,506 | 1,424 | 3.64% |
| 2003 | 40,784 | 278 | 0.69% |
| 2004 | 40,167 | -617 | -1.51% |
| 2005 | 39,888 | -279 | -0.69% |
| 2006 | 41,100 | 1,212 | 3.04% |
| 2007 | 40,443 | -657 | -1.60% |
| 2008 | 41,017 | 574 | 1.42% |
| 2009 | 41,061 | 44 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 41,993 | 932 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 42,022 | 29 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 41,974 | -48 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 42,230 | 256 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 42,134 | -96 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 41,954 | -180 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 42,559 | 605 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 42,515 | -44 | -0.10% |
| 2018 | 42,398 | -117 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 41,673 | -725 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 40,410 | -1,263 | -3.03% |
| 2021 | 41,011 | 601 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 40,378 | -633 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 40,687 | 309 | 0.77% |
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State College, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, State College's population increased by 2,711 (6.90%), 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, State College's population decreased by 1,583 (3.77%), 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, State College's population increased by 277 (0.69%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
State College's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 40,687.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, State College's population peaked in year 2016 at 42,559.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, State College's population was lowest in year 2001 at 39,082.
State College, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of State College grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, State College had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population grew 3.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
State College annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 State College population grew the most, with an increase of 1,424 people (a 3.64% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 State College population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,263 people (a 3.03% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is State College, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, State College's population decreased by 324 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 633 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 309 (0.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of State College, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of State College decreased by 1,543 (3.65%). The population was highest at 42,559 in the year 2016 and lowest at 40,378 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.36%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)