Wenatchee, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wenatchee increased by 6,857. In this period, the peak population was 35,660 in the year 2021. 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 | 28,669 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,580 | -89 | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 28,581 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2003 | 28,751 | 170 | 0.59% |
| 2004 | 29,055 | 304 | 1.06% |
| 2005 | 29,475 | 420 | 1.45% |
| 2006 | 29,807 | 332 | 1.13% |
| 2007 | 29,999 | 192 | 0.64% |
| 2008 | 30,109 | 110 | 0.37% |
| 2009 | 30,371 | 262 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 32,948 | 2,577 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 33,091 | 143 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 33,166 | 75 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 33,233 | 67 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 33,694 | 461 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 33,978 | 284 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 34,207 | 229 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 34,227 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 34,197 | -30 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 34,318 | 121 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 35,536 | 1,218 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 35,660 | 124 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 35,500 | -160 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 35,526 | 26 | 0.07% |
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Wenatchee, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wenatchee's population increased by 4,279 (14.93%), 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, Wenatchee's population increased by 2,588 (7.85%), 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, Wenatchee's population decreased by 10 (0.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wenatchee's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 35,526.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wenatchee's population peaked in year 2021 at 35,660.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wenatchee's population was lowest in year 2001 at 28,580.
Wenatchee, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wenatchee grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wenatchee had an average annual population growth rate of 1.04% per year. Overall the population grew 23.92% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wenatchee annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.04% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Wenatchee population grew the most, with an increase of 2,577 people (a 8.49% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Wenatchee population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 160 people (a 0.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wenatchee, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wenatchee's population decreased by 134 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 160 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 26 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wenatchee, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wenatchee increased by 2,293 (6.90%). The population was highest at 35,660 in the year 2021 and lowest at 33,694 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.68%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)