Westminster, MD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Westminster increased by 3,692. In this period, the peak population was 20,536 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 | 16,844 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,958 | 114 | 0.68% |
| 2002 | 17,203 | 245 | 1.44% |
| 2003 | 17,496 | 293 | 1.70% |
| 2004 | 17,626 | 130 | 0.74% |
| 2005 | 17,734 | 108 | 0.61% |
| 2006 | 17,803 | 69 | 0.39% |
| 2007 | 17,815 | 12 | 0.07% |
| 2008 | 17,856 | 41 | 0.23% |
| 2009 | 17,788 | -68 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 18,524 | 736 | 4.14% |
| 2011 | 18,495 | -29 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 18,534 | 39 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 18,576 | 42 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 18,550 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 18,531 | -19 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 18,530 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 18,575 | 45 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 18,647 | 72 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 18,682 | 35 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 20,137 | 1,455 | 7.79% |
| 2021 | 20,280 | 143 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 20,410 | 130 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 20,536 | 126 | 0.62% |
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Westminster, MD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Westminster's population increased by 1,680 (9.97%), 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, Westminster's population increased by 1,613 (8.71%), 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, Westminster's population increased by 399 (1.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Westminster's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,536.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westminster's population peaked in year 2023 at 20,536.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westminster's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,844.
Westminster, MD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Westminster grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Westminster had an average annual population growth rate of 0.95% per year. Overall the population grew 21.92% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Westminster annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.95% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Westminster population grew the most, with an increase of 1,455 people (a 7.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Westminster population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 68 people (a 0.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Westminster, MD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westminster's population increased by 256 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 130 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 126 (0.62%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Westminster, MD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Westminster increased by 1,960 (10.55%). The population was highest at 20,536 in the year 2023 and lowest at 18,530 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)