West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Hempfield township increased by 1,824. In this period, the peak population was 17,195 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 | 15,331 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,457 | 126 | 0.82% |
| 2002 | 15,675 | 218 | 1.41% |
| 2003 | 15,775 | 100 | 0.64% |
| 2004 | 15,894 | 119 | 0.75% |
| 2005 | 15,991 | 97 | 0.61% |
| 2006 | 16,146 | 155 | 0.97% |
| 2007 | 16,242 | 96 | 0.59% |
| 2008 | 16,351 | 109 | 0.67% |
| 2009 | 16,426 | 75 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 16,163 | -263 | -1.60% |
| 2011 | 16,225 | 62 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 16,271 | 46 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 16,327 | 56 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 16,375 | 48 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 16,409 | 34 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 16,428 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 16,509 | 81 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 16,577 | 68 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 16,723 | 146 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 17,039 | 316 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 17,195 | 156 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 17,140 | -55 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 17,155 | 15 | 0.09% |
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West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Hempfield township's population increased by 832 (5.43%), 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 Hempfield township's population increased by 876 (5.42%), 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 Hempfield township's population increased by 116 (0.68%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Hempfield township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,155.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Hempfield township's population peaked in year 2021 at 17,195.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Hempfield township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,331.
West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Hempfield township grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Hempfield township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population grew 11.90% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Hempfield township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.52% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 West Hempfield township population grew the most, with an increase of 316 people (a 1.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Hempfield township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 263 people (a 1.60% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Hempfield township's population decreased by 40 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 55 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 15 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Hempfield township increased by 828 (5.07%). The population was highest at 17,195 in the year 2021 and lowest at 16,375 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.50%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)