West Richland, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Richland increased by 10,074. In this period, the peak population was 18,456 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,382 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,655 | 273 | 3.26% |
| 2002 | 8,979 | 324 | 3.74% |
| 2003 | 9,188 | 209 | 2.33% |
| 2004 | 9,383 | 195 | 2.12% |
| 2005 | 9,774 | 391 | 4.17% |
| 2006 | 10,070 | 296 | 3.03% |
| 2007 | 10,384 | 314 | 3.12% |
| 2008 | 10,893 | 509 | 4.90% |
| 2009 | 11,472 | 579 | 5.32% |
| 2010 | 11,990 | 518 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 12,418 | 428 | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 12,688 | 270 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 13,017 | 329 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 13,365 | 348 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 13,758 | 393 | 2.94% |
| 2016 | 14,197 | 439 | 3.19% |
| 2017 | 14,583 | 386 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 14,856 | 273 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 15,066 | 210 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 16,388 | 1,322 | 8.77% |
| 2021 | 17,003 | 615 | 3.75% |
| 2022 | 17,797 | 794 | 4.67% |
| 2023 | 18,456 | 659 | 3.70% |
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West Richland, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Richland's population increased by 3,608 (43.04%), 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 Richland's population increased by 4,398 (36.68%), 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 Richland's population increased by 2,068 (12.62%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Richland's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,456.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Richland's population peaked in year 2023 at 18,456.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Richland's population was lowest in year 2000 at 8,382.
West Richland, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Richland grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Richland had an average annual population growth rate of 5.23% per year. Overall the population grew 120.19% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Richland annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 5.23% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 West Richland population grew the most, with an increase of 1,322 people (a 8.77% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, West Richland did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is West Richland, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Richland's population increased by 1,453 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 794 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 659 (3.70%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Richland, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Richland increased by 5,439 (41.78%). The population was highest at 18,456 in the year 2023 and lowest at 13,365 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.57%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)