Vernal, UT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Vernal increased by 2,832. In this period, the peak population was 11,111 in the year 2015. 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 | 7,725 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,758 | 33 | 0.43% |
| 2002 | 7,875 | 117 | 1.51% |
| 2003 | 7,851 | -24 | -0.30% |
| 2004 | 7,922 | 71 | 0.90% |
| 2005 | 8,001 | 79 | 1.00% |
| 2006 | 8,170 | 169 | 2.11% |
| 2007 | 8,416 | 246 | 3.01% |
| 2008 | 8,728 | 312 | 3.71% |
| 2009 | 9,287 | 559 | 6.40% |
| 2010 | 9,086 | -201 | -2.16% |
| 2011 | 9,274 | 188 | 2.07% |
| 2012 | 9,888 | 614 | 6.62% |
| 2013 | 10,398 | 510 | 5.16% |
| 2014 | 10,849 | 451 | 4.34% |
| 2015 | 11,111 | 262 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 10,633 | -478 | -4.30% |
| 2017 | 10,324 | -309 | -2.91% |
| 2018 | 10,363 | 39 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 10,442 | 79 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 10,090 | -352 | -3.37% |
| 2021 | 10,207 | 117 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 10,424 | 217 | 2.13% |
| 2023 | 10,557 | 133 | 1.28% |
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Vernal, UT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Vernal's population increased by 1,361 (17.62%), 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, Vernal's population increased by 1,004 (11.05%), 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, Vernal's population increased by 467 (4.63%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Vernal's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,557.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernal's population peaked in year 2015 at 11,111.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernal's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,725.
Vernal, UT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Vernal grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Vernal had an average annual population growth rate of 1.59% per year. Overall the population grew 36.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Vernal annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.59% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Vernal population grew the most, with an increase of 614 people (a 6.62% year-on-year increase)..
From 2015 to 2016 Vernal population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 478 people (a 4.30% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Vernal, UT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Vernal's population increased by 350 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 217 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 133 (1.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Vernal, UT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Vernal increased by 159 (1.53%). The population was highest at 11,111 in the year 2015 and lowest at 10,090 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.19%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)