West Linn, OR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Linn increased by 4,196. In this period, the peak population was 27,384 in the year 2020. 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 | 22,433 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,300 | 867 | 3.86% |
| 2002 | 24,104 | 804 | 3.45% |
| 2003 | 24,533 | 429 | 1.78% |
| 2004 | 24,775 | 242 | 0.99% |
| 2005 | 24,846 | 71 | 0.29% |
| 2006 | 24,950 | 104 | 0.42% |
| 2007 | 24,962 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2008 | 25,263 | 301 | 1.21% |
| 2009 | 25,565 | 302 | 1.20% |
| 2010 | 25,194 | -371 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 25,415 | 221 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 25,632 | 217 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 25,894 | 262 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 26,167 | 273 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 26,426 | 259 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 26,717 | 291 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 26,806 | 89 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 26,799 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 26,756 | -43 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 27,384 | 628 | 2.35% |
| 2021 | 27,185 | -199 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 26,932 | -253 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 26,629 | -303 | -1.13% |
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West Linn, OR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Linn's population increased by 2,761 (12.31%), 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 Linn's population increased by 2,190 (8.69%), 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 Linn's population decreased by 755 (2.76%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Linn's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,629.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Linn's population peaked in year 2020 at 27,384.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Linn's population was lowest in year 2000 at 22,433.
West Linn, OR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Linn grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Linn had an average annual population growth rate of 0.81% per year. Overall the population grew 18.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Linn annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.81% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 West Linn population grew the most, with an increase of 867 people (a 3.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Linn population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 371 people (a 1.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Linn, OR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Linn's population decreased by 556 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 253 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 303 (1.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Linn, OR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Linn increased by 735 (2.84%). The population was highest at 27,384 in the year 2020 and lowest at 26,167 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.29%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)