West Homestead, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Homestead decreased by 385. In this period, the peak population was 2,188 in the year 2000. 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 | 2,188 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,167 | -21 | -0.96% |
| 2002 | 2,144 | -23 | -1.06% |
| 2003 | 2,119 | -25 | -1.17% |
| 2004 | 2,094 | -25 | -1.18% |
| 2005 | 2,061 | -33 | -1.58% |
| 2006 | 2,037 | -24 | -1.16% |
| 2007 | 2,022 | -15 | -0.74% |
| 2008 | 2,010 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2009 | 2,005 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 1,927 | -78 | -3.89% |
| 2011 | 1,939 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 1,939 | - | - |
| 2013 | 1,936 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,930 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 1,914 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 1,901 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,885 | -16 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,875 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 1,864 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 1,868 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,849 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 1,823 | -26 | -1.41% |
| 2023 | 1,803 | -20 | -1.10% |
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West Homestead, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Homestead's population decreased by 261 (11.93%), 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, West Homestead's population decreased by 59 (3.06%), 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 Homestead's population decreased by 65 (3.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Homestead's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,803.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Homestead's population peaked in year 2000 at 2,188.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Homestead's population was lowest in year 2023 at 1,803.
West Homestead, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Homestead grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Homestead had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population shrank 17.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Homestead annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 West Homestead population grew the most, with an increase of 12 people (a 0.62% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Homestead population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 78 people (a 3.89% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Homestead, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Homestead's population decreased by 46 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 26 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 20 (1.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Homestead, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Homestead decreased by 133 (6.87%). The population was highest at 1,930 in the year 2014 and lowest at 1,803 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.71%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)