Walla Walla, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Walla Walla increased by 2,621. In this period, the peak population was 34,186 in the year 2020. 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 | 30,718 | - | - |
2001 | 30,518 | -200 | -0.65% |
2002 | 30,831 | 313 | 1.03% |
2003 | 31,023 | 192 | 0.62% |
2004 | 31,133 | 110 | 0.35% |
2005 | 31,034 | -99 | -0.32% |
2006 | 30,947 | -87 | -0.28% |
2007 | 31,032 | 85 | 0.27% |
2008 | 31,210 | 178 | 0.57% |
2009 | 31,689 | 479 | 1.53% |
2010 | 32,522 | 833 | 2.63% |
2011 | 32,675 | 153 | 0.47% |
2012 | 32,544 | -131 | -0.40% |
2013 | 32,438 | -106 | -0.33% |
2014 | 32,458 | 20 | 0.06% |
2015 | 32,741 | 283 | 0.87% |
2016 | 32,698 | -43 | -0.13% |
2017 | 32,944 | 246 | 0.75% |
2018 | 32,990 | 46 | 0.14% |
2019 | 33,065 | 75 | 0.23% |
2020 | 34,186 | 1,121 | 3.39% |
2021 | 33,747 | -439 | -1.28% |
2022 | 33,491 | -256 | -0.76% |
2023 | 33,339 | -152 | -0.45% |
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Walla Walla, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Walla Walla's population increased by 1,804 (5.87%), 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, Walla Walla's population increased by 1,664 (5.12%), 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, Walla Walla's population decreased by 847 (2.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Walla Walla's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 33,339.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walla Walla's population peaked in year 2020 at 34,186.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walla Walla's population was lowest in year 2001 at 30,518.
Walla Walla, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Walla Walla grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Walla Walla had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Walla Walla annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.37% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Walla Walla population grew the most, with an increase of 1,121 people (a 3.39% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Walla Walla population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 439 people (a 1.28% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Walla Walla, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Walla Walla's population decreased by 408 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 256 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 152 (0.45%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Walla Walla, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Walla Walla increased by 901 (2.78%). The population was highest at 34,186 in the year 2020 and lowest at 32,458 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)