Wayne County, PA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wayne County was 51,173, a 0.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wayne County's population was 51,195, an increase of 0.09% compared to a population of 51,151 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wayne County, PA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wayne County increased by 3,331. In this period, the peak population was 52,840 in the year 2010. 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 47,842 - -
2001 48,003 161 0.34%
2002 48,345 342 0.71%
2003 48,946 601 1.24%
2004 49,429 483 0.99%
2005 50,330 901 1.82%
2006 51,779 1,449 2.88%
2007 52,026 247 0.48%
2008 51,478 -548 -1.05%
2009 52,157 679 1.32%
2010 52,840 683 1.31%
2011 52,732 -108 -0.2%
2012 52,244 -488 -0.93%
2013 52,204 -40 -0.08%
2014 52,064 -140 -0.27%
2015 51,828 -236 -0.45%
2016 51,350 -478 -0.92%
2017 51,193 -157 -0.31%
2018 51,364 171 0.33%
2019 51,271 -93 -0.18%
2020 51,151 -120 -0.23%
2021 51,195 44 0.09%
2022 51,173 -22 -0.04%
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Wayne County, PA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wayne County's population increased by 4,998 (10.45%), 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, Wayne County's population decreased by 1,689 (3.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Wayne County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wayne County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 51,173. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wayne County's population peaked in year 2010 at 52,840.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wayne County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 47,842.

Wayne County, PA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wayne County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wayne County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 6.96% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wayne County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wayne County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.32% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 22. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Wayne County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,449 (2.88%).

While from 2007 and 2008, Wayne County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 548 (-1.05%).

Things to know

Is Wayne County, PA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wayne County's population increased by 22 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 44 (0.09%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 22 (0.04%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Wayne County, PA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wayne County decreased by 1,031 (1.97%). The population was highest at 52,204 in the year 2013 and lowest at 51,151 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.21%.

References

Datasets

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Wayne County, PA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wayne County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Wayne County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Wayne County was 51,173, a 0.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wayne County population was 51,195, an increase of 0.09% compared to a population of 51,151 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wayne County increased by 3,331. In this period, the peak population was 52,840 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Wayne County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Wayne County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Wayne County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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