Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washington township increased by 739. In this period, the peak population was 52,241 in the year 2008. 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 | 48,639 | - | - |
| 2001 | 49,695 | 1,056 | 2.17% |
| 2002 | 50,715 | 1,020 | 2.05% |
| 2003 | 51,672 | 957 | 1.89% |
| 2004 | 51,942 | 270 | 0.52% |
| 2005 | 51,797 | -145 | -0.28% |
| 2006 | 51,933 | 136 | 0.26% |
| 2007 | 52,216 | 283 | 0.54% |
| 2008 | 52,241 | 25 | 0.05% |
| 2009 | 52,155 | -86 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 49,031 | -3,124 | -5.99% |
| 2011 | 48,877 | -154 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 48,662 | -215 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 48,434 | -228 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 48,306 | -128 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 48,187 | -119 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 47,926 | -261 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 47,791 | -135 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 47,718 | -73 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 47,786 | 68 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 48,720 | 934 | 1.95% |
| 2021 | 48,955 | 235 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 49,218 | 263 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 49,378 | 160 | 0.33% |
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Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washington township's population increased by 392 (0.81%), 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, Washington township's population decreased by 311 (0.63%), 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, Washington township's population increased by 658 (1.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washington township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 49,378.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington township's population peaked in year 2008 at 52,241.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington township's population was lowest in year 2018 at 47,718.
Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washington township grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washington township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population grew 1.52% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washington township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.07% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Washington township population grew the most, with an increase of 1,056 people (a 2.17% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Washington township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,124 people (a 5.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington township's population increased by 423 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 263 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 160 (0.33%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washington township, Gloucester County, New Jersey changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washington township increased by 944 (1.95%). The population was highest at 49,378 in the year 2023 and lowest at 47,718 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)