Sylvester, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sylvester decreased by 44. In this period, the peak population was 472 in the year 2005. 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 | 198 | - | - |
| 2001 | 197 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2002 | 197 | - | - |
| 2003 | 197 | - | - |
| 2004 | 196 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2005 | 472 | 276 | 140.82% |
| 2006 | 466 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2007 | 464 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2008 | 459 | -5 | -1.08% |
| 2009 | 457 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 160 | -297 | -64.99% |
| 2011 | 158 | -2 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 157 | -1 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 155 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 153 | -2 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 148 | -5 | -3.27% |
| 2016 | 144 | -4 | -2.70% |
| 2017 | 142 | -2 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 139 | -3 | -2.11% |
| 2019 | 135 | -4 | -2.88% |
| 2020 | 166 | 31 | 22.96% |
| 2021 | 162 | -4 | -2.41% |
| 2022 | 157 | -5 | -3.09% |
| 2023 | 154 | -3 | -1.91% |
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Sylvester, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sylvester's population decreased by 38 (19.19%), 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, Sylvester's population increased by 6 (3.75%), 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, Sylvester's population decreased by 12 (7.23%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sylvester's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 154.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sylvester's population peaked in year 2005 at 472.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sylvester's population was lowest in year 2019 at 135.
Sylvester, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sylvester grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sylvester had an average annual population growth rate of 0.97% per year. Overall the population shrank 22.22% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sylvester annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.97% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Sylvester population grew the most, with an increase of 276 people (a 140.82% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sylvester population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 297 people (a 64.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sylvester, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sylvester's population decreased by 8 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 5 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 3 (1.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sylvester, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sylvester decreased by 1 (0.65%). The population was highest at 166 in the year 2020 and lowest at 135 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.19%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)