West Hazleton, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Hazleton increased by 1,492. In this period, the peak population was 5,180 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 | 3,679 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,628 | -51 | -1.39% |
| 2002 | 3,588 | -40 | -1.10% |
| 2003 | 3,553 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2004 | 3,529 | -24 | -0.68% |
| 2005 | 3,513 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2006 | 3,488 | -25 | -0.71% |
| 2007 | 3,473 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2008 | 3,455 | -18 | -0.52% |
| 2009 | 3,447 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 4,455 | 1,008 | 29.24% |
| 2011 | 4,446 | -9 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 4,442 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 4,411 | -31 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 4,397 | -14 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 4,376 | -21 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 4,356 | -20 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 4,357 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,350 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 4,334 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 5,172 | 838 | 19.34% |
| 2021 | 5,180 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 5,170 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 5,171 | 1 | 0.02% |
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West Hazleton, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Hazleton's population increased by 776 (21.09%), 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 Hazleton's population increased by 717 (16.09%), 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 Hazleton's population decreased by 1 (0.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Hazleton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,171.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Hazleton's population peaked in year 2021 at 5,180.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Hazleton's population was lowest in year 2009 at 3,447.
West Hazleton, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Hazleton grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Hazleton had an average annual population growth rate of 1.76% per year. Overall the population grew 40.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Hazleton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.76% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 West Hazleton population grew the most, with an increase of 1,008 people (a 29.24% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 West Hazleton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 51 people (a 1.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Hazleton, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Hazleton's population decreased by 9 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 10 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1 (0.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Hazleton, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Hazleton increased by 760 (17.23%). The population was highest at 5,180 in the year 2021 and lowest at 4,334 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.76%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)