Vernon Township, New Jersey population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Vernon township decreased by 2,163. In this period, the peak population was 25,484 in the year 2004. 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 | 24,874 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,961 | 87 | 0.35% |
| 2002 | 25,331 | 370 | 1.48% |
| 2003 | 25,441 | 110 | 0.43% |
| 2004 | 25,484 | 43 | 0.17% |
| 2005 | 25,407 | -77 | -0.30% |
| 2006 | 25,364 | -43 | -0.17% |
| 2007 | 25,297 | -67 | -0.26% |
| 2008 | 25,177 | -120 | -0.47% |
| 2009 | 25,062 | -115 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 23,589 | -1,473 | -5.88% |
| 2011 | 23,443 | -146 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 23,223 | -220 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 22,990 | -233 | -1.00% |
| 2014 | 22,777 | -213 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 22,506 | -271 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 22,328 | -178 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 22,205 | -123 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 22,128 | -77 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 22,029 | -99 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 22,296 | 267 | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 22,527 | 231 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 22,602 | 75 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 22,711 | 109 | 0.48% |
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Vernon Township, New Jersey population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Vernon township's population decreased by 1,285 (5.17%), 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, Vernon township's population decreased by 1,293 (5.48%), 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, Vernon township's population increased by 415 (1.86%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Vernon township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 22,711.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernon township's population peaked in year 2004 at 25,484.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernon township's population was lowest in year 2019 at 22,029.
Vernon Township, New Jersey annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Vernon township grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Vernon township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Vernon township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Vernon township population grew the most, with an increase of 370 people (a 1.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Vernon township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,473 people (a 5.88% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Vernon Township, New Jersey population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Vernon township's population increased by 184 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 75 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 109 (0.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Vernon Township, New Jersey changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Vernon township decreased by 279 (1.21%). The population was highest at 22,777 in the year 2014 and lowest at 22,029 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)