West Orange Township, New Jersey population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Orange township increased by 2,741. In this period, the peak population was 48,697 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 | 45,130 | - | - |
| 2001 | 45,286 | 156 | 0.35% |
| 2002 | 45,209 | -77 | -0.17% |
| 2003 | 44,990 | -219 | -0.48% |
| 2004 | 44,426 | -564 | -1.25% |
| 2005 | 43,800 | -626 | -1.41% |
| 2006 | 43,013 | -787 | -1.80% |
| 2007 | 42,765 | -248 | -0.58% |
| 2008 | 42,647 | -118 | -0.28% |
| 2009 | 42,778 | 131 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 46,164 | 3,386 | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 46,439 | 275 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 46,458 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 46,742 | 284 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 46,826 | 84 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 46,879 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 46,959 | 80 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 47,729 | 770 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 47,747 | 18 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 47,739 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 48,697 | 958 | 2.01% |
| 2021 | 48,262 | -435 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 47,966 | -296 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 47,871 | -95 | -0.20% |
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West Orange Township, New Jersey population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Orange township's population increased by 1,034 (2.29%), 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 Orange township's population increased by 2,533 (5.49%), 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 Orange township's population decreased by 826 (1.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Orange township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 47,871.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Orange township's population peaked in year 2020 at 48,697.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Orange township's population was lowest in year 2008 at 42,647.
West Orange Township, New Jersey annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Orange township grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Orange township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 6.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Orange township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 West Orange township population grew the most, with an increase of 3,386 people (a 7.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 West Orange township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 787 people (a 1.80% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Orange Township, New Jersey population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Orange township's population decreased by 391 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 296 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 95 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Orange Township, New Jersey changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Orange township increased by 1,129 (2.42%). The population was highest at 48,697 in the year 2020 and lowest at 46,826 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.24%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)