West Chester, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Chester increased by 1,678. In this period, the peak population was 20,066 in the year 2018. 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 | 17,980 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,945 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2002 | 17,873 | -72 | -0.40% |
| 2003 | 17,810 | -63 | -0.35% |
| 2004 | 18,203 | 393 | 2.21% |
| 2005 | 18,325 | 122 | 0.67% |
| 2006 | 18,450 | 125 | 0.68% |
| 2007 | 18,564 | 114 | 0.62% |
| 2008 | 18,570 | 6 | 0.03% |
| 2009 | 18,780 | 210 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 18,472 | -308 | -1.64% |
| 2011 | 18,790 | 318 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 18,939 | 149 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 19,019 | 80 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 19,445 | 426 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 19,983 | 538 | 2.77% |
| 2016 | 20,021 | 38 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 20,043 | 22 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 20,066 | 23 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 20,036 | -30 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 18,667 | -1,369 | -6.83% |
| 2021 | 19,486 | 819 | 4.39% |
| 2022 | 19,706 | 220 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 19,658 | -48 | -0.24% |
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West Chester, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Chester's population increased by 492 (2.74%), 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, West Chester's population increased by 195 (1.06%), 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, West Chester's population increased by 991 (5.31%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Chester's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,658.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Chester's population peaked in year 2018 at 20,066.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Chester's population was lowest in year 2003 at 17,810.
West Chester, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Chester grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Chester had an average annual population growth rate of 0.41% per year. Overall the population grew 9.33% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Chester annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.41% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 West Chester population grew the most, with an increase of 819 people (a 4.39% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 West Chester population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,369 people (a 6.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Chester, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Chester's population increased by 172 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 220 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 48 (0.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Chester, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Chester increased by 639 (3.36%). The population was highest at 20,066 in the year 2018 and lowest at 18,667 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)