West Haven, CT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Haven increased by 2,402. In this period, the peak population was 55,570 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 | 52,388 | - | - |
| 2001 | 52,481 | 93 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 52,714 | 233 | 0.44% |
| 2003 | 52,984 | 270 | 0.51% |
| 2004 | 52,972 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2005 | 52,939 | -33 | -0.06% |
| 2006 | 52,908 | -31 | -0.06% |
| 2007 | 52,742 | -166 | -0.31% |
| 2008 | 53,292 | 550 | 1.04% |
| 2009 | 53,642 | 350 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 55,570 | 1,928 | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 55,514 | -56 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 55,292 | -222 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 55,141 | -151 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 55,301 | 160 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 54,890 | -411 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 54,655 | -235 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 54,843 | 188 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 54,885 | 42 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 54,555 | -330 | -0.60% |
| 2020 | 55,370 | 815 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 55,119 | -251 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 55,019 | -100 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 54,790 | -229 | -0.42% |
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West Haven, CT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Haven's population increased by 3,182 (6.07%), 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 Haven's population decreased by 200 (0.36%), 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 Haven's population decreased by 580 (1.05%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Haven's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 54,790.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Haven's population peaked in year 2010 at 55,570.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Haven's population was lowest in year 2000 at 52,388.
West Haven, CT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Haven grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Haven had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population grew 4.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Haven annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 West Haven population grew the most, with an increase of 1,928 people (a 3.59% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 West Haven population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 411 people (a 0.74% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Haven, CT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Haven's population decreased by 329 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 100 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 229 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Haven, CT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Haven decreased by 351 (0.64%). The population was highest at 55,370 in the year 2020 and lowest at 54,555 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)