West Memphis, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Memphis decreased by 3,951. In this period, the peak population was 28,013 in the year 2001. 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 | 27,776 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,013 | 237 | 0.85% |
| 2002 | 27,893 | -120 | -0.43% |
| 2003 | 27,839 | -54 | -0.19% |
| 2004 | 27,898 | 59 | 0.21% |
| 2005 | 27,837 | -61 | -0.22% |
| 2006 | 27,805 | -32 | -0.11% |
| 2007 | 27,604 | -201 | -0.72% |
| 2008 | 27,366 | -238 | -0.86% |
| 2009 | 27,543 | 177 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 26,249 | -1,294 | -4.70% |
| 2011 | 25,965 | -284 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 25,660 | -305 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 25,418 | -242 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 25,302 | -116 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 24,954 | -348 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 25,186 | 232 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 24,880 | -306 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 24,658 | -222 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 24,389 | -269 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 24,461 | 72 | 0.30% |
| 2021 | 24,030 | -431 | -1.76% |
| 2022 | 23,790 | -240 | -1.00% |
| 2023 | 23,825 | 35 | 0.15% |
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West Memphis, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Memphis's population decreased by 1,527 (5.50%), 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 Memphis's population decreased by 1,788 (6.81%), 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 Memphis's population decreased by 636 (2.60%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Memphis's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,825.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Memphis's population peaked in year 2001 at 28,013.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Memphis's population was lowest in year 2022 at 23,790.
West Memphis, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Memphis grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Memphis had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.22% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Memphis annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 West Memphis population grew the most, with an increase of 237 people (a 0.85% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Memphis population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,294 people (a 4.70% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Memphis, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Memphis's population decreased by 205 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 240 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 35 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Memphis, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Memphis decreased by 1,593 (6.27%). The population was highest at 25,302 in the year 2014 and lowest at 23,790 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.64%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)