Sterling, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sterling town decreased by 258. In this period, the peak population was 3,424 in the year 2000. 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 | 3,424 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,413 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2002 | 3,422 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2003 | 3,414 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2004 | 3,402 | -12 | -0.35% |
| 2005 | 3,382 | -20 | -0.59% |
| 2006 | 3,367 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2007 | 3,348 | -19 | -0.56% |
| 2008 | 3,335 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2009 | 3,321 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 3,038 | -283 | -8.52% |
| 2011 | 3,061 | 23 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 3,059 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 3,059 | - | - |
| 2014 | 3,045 | -14 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 3,026 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 3,025 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 3,030 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 3,025 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 3,015 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 3,220 | 205 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 3,216 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 3,191 | -25 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 3,166 | -25 | -0.78% |
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Sterling, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sterling town's population decreased by 386 (11.27%), 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, Sterling town's population increased by 182 (5.99%), 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, Sterling town's population decreased by 54 (1.68%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sterling town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,166.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling town's population peaked in year 2000 at 3,424.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 3,015.
Sterling, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sterling town grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sterling town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sterling town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.33% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Sterling town population grew the most, with an increase of 205 people (a 6.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sterling town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 283 people (a 8.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sterling, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sterling town's population decreased by 50 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 25 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 25 (0.78%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sterling, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sterling town increased by 107 (3.50%). The population was highest at 3,220 in the year 2020 and lowest at 3,015 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)