Sussex County, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sussex County increased by 1,354. In this period, the peak population was 152,455 in the year 2007. 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 | 144,778 | - | - |
| 2001 | 146,342 | 1,564 | 1.08% |
| 2002 | 148,323 | 1,981 | 1.35% |
| 2003 | 150,139 | 1,816 | 1.22% |
| 2004 | 151,048 | 909 | 0.61% |
| 2005 | 151,582 | 534 | 0.35% |
| 2006 | 152,119 | 537 | 0.35% |
| 2007 | 152,455 | 336 | 0.22% |
| 2008 | 152,216 | -239 | -0.16% |
| 2009 | 151,761 | -455 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 148,859 | -2,902 | -1.91% |
| 2011 | 148,185 | -674 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 147,003 | -1,182 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 145,672 | -1,331 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 144,639 | -1,033 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 143,059 | -1,580 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 142,004 | -1,055 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 141,267 | -737 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 140,995 | -272 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 140,710 | -285 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 143,915 | 3,205 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 145,721 | 1,806 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 145,575 | -146 | -0.10% |
| 2023 | 146,132 | 557 | 0.38% |
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Sussex County, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sussex County's population increased by 4,081 (2.82%), 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, Sussex County's population decreased by 4,944 (3.32%), 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, Sussex County's population increased by 2,217 (1.54%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sussex County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 146,132.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sussex County's population peaked in year 2007 at 152,455.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sussex County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 140,710.
Sussex County, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sussex County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sussex County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.04% per year. Overall the population grew 0.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sussex County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.04% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Sussex County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,205 people (a 2.28% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sussex County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,902 people (a 1.91% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sussex County, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sussex County's population increased by 411 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 146 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 557 (0.38%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sussex County, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sussex County increased by 460 (0.32%). The population was highest at 146,132 in the year 2023 and lowest at 140,710 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.04%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)