Watertown, SD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Watertown increased by 2,884. In this period, the peak population was 23,230 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20,346 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,328 | -18 | -0.09% |
| 2002 | 20,311 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2003 | 20,285 | -26 | -0.13% |
| 2004 | 20,303 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 2005 | 20,329 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 2006 | 20,555 | 226 | 1.11% |
| 2007 | 20,675 | 120 | 0.58% |
| 2008 | 20,598 | -77 | -0.37% |
| 2009 | 20,568 | -30 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 21,520 | 952 | 4.63% |
| 2011 | 21,675 | 155 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 21,838 | 163 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 22,005 | 167 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 22,081 | 76 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 22,056 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 22,175 | 119 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 22,320 | 145 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 22,230 | -90 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 22,240 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 22,679 | 439 | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 22,796 | 117 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 23,031 | 235 | 1.03% |
| 2023 | 23,230 | 199 | 0.86% |
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Watertown, SD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Watertown's population increased by 1,174 (5.77%), 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, Watertown's population increased by 1,159 (5.39%), 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, Watertown's population increased by 551 (2.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Watertown's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,230.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Watertown's population peaked in year 2023 at 23,230.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Watertown's population was lowest in year 2003 at 20,285.
Watertown, SD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Watertown grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Watertown had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 14.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Watertown annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Watertown population grew the most, with an increase of 952 people (a 4.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2017 to 2018 Watertown population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 90 people (a 0.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Watertown, SD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Watertown's population increased by 434 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 235 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 199 (0.86%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Watertown, SD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Watertown increased by 1,225 (5.57%). The population was highest at 23,230 in the year 2023 and lowest at 22,056 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.55%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)