Walnut Creek, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Walnut Creek increased by 4,607. In this period, the peak population was 70,196 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 | 64,545 | - | - |
| 2001 | 65,027 | 482 | 0.75% |
| 2002 | 64,804 | -223 | -0.34% |
| 2003 | 64,554 | -250 | -0.39% |
| 2004 | 63,733 | -821 | -1.27% |
| 2005 | 63,282 | -451 | -0.71% |
| 2006 | 62,557 | -725 | -1.15% |
| 2007 | 62,994 | 437 | 0.70% |
| 2008 | 63,437 | 443 | 0.70% |
| 2009 | 64,239 | 802 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 64,376 | 137 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 65,223 | 847 | 1.32% |
| 2012 | 65,887 | 664 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 66,658 | 771 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 67,345 | 687 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 68,417 | 1,072 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 69,415 | 998 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 69,755 | 340 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 70,048 | 293 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 70,080 | 32 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 70,196 | 116 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 70,021 | -175 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 69,369 | -652 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 69,152 | -217 | -0.31% |
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Walnut Creek, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Walnut Creek's population decreased by 169 (0.26%), 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, Walnut Creek's population increased by 5,820 (9.04%), 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, Walnut Creek's population decreased by 1,044 (1.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Walnut Creek's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 69,152.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walnut Creek's population peaked in year 2020 at 70,196.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walnut Creek's population was lowest in year 2006 at 62,557.
Walnut Creek, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Walnut Creek grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Walnut Creek had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population grew 7.14% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Walnut Creek annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.31% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Walnut Creek population grew the most, with an increase of 1,072 people (a 1.59% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Walnut Creek population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 821 people (a 1.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Walnut Creek, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Walnut Creek's population decreased by 869 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 652 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 217 (0.31%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Walnut Creek, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Walnut Creek increased by 2,494 (3.74%). The population was highest at 70,196 in the year 2020 and lowest at 67,345 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)