West Milford Township, New Jersey population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Milford township decreased by 1,961. In this period, the peak population was 27,628 in the year 2009. 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 | 26,301 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,736 | 435 | 1.65% |
| 2002 | 27,230 | 494 | 1.85% |
| 2003 | 27,437 | 207 | 0.76% |
| 2004 | 27,517 | 80 | 0.29% |
| 2005 | 27,504 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2006 | 27,487 | -17 | -0.06% |
| 2007 | 27,440 | -47 | -0.17% |
| 2008 | 27,479 | 39 | 0.14% |
| 2009 | 27,628 | 149 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 26,250 | -1,378 | -4.99% |
| 2011 | 26,393 | 143 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 26,382 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 26,402 | 20 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 26,408 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 26,424 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 26,388 | -36 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 26,418 | 30 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 26,372 | -46 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 26,324 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 24,778 | -1,546 | -5.87% |
| 2021 | 24,582 | -196 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 24,390 | -192 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 24,340 | -50 | -0.21% |
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West Milford Township, New Jersey population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Milford township's population decreased by 51 (0.19%), 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 Milford township's population decreased by 1,472 (5.61%), 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 Milford township's population decreased by 438 (1.77%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Milford township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,340.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Milford township's population peaked in year 2009 at 27,628.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Milford township's population was lowest in year 2023 at 24,340.
West Milford Township, New Jersey annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Milford township grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Milford township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Milford township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.32% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 West Milford township population grew the most, with an increase of 494 people (a 1.85% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 West Milford township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,546 people (a 5.87% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Milford Township, New Jersey population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Milford township's population decreased by 242 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 192 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 50 (0.21%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Milford Township, New Jersey changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Milford township decreased by 2,062 (7.81%). The population was highest at 26,424 in the year 2015 and lowest at 24,340 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)