Wharton, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wharton increased by 1,120. In this period, the peak population was 7,346 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 | 6,226 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,165 | -61 | -0.98% |
| 2002 | 6,159 | -6 | -0.10% |
| 2003 | 6,136 | -23 | -0.37% |
| 2004 | 6,119 | -17 | -0.28% |
| 2005 | 6,091 | -28 | -0.46% |
| 2006 | 6,071 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2007 | 6,056 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 6,044 | -12 | -0.20% |
| 2009 | 6,040 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,536 | 496 | 8.21% |
| 2011 | 6,558 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 6,560 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 6,560 | - | - |
| 2014 | 6,541 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 6,540 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 6,516 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 6,495 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 6,442 | -53 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 6,364 | -78 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 7,248 | 884 | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 7,252 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 7,231 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 7,346 | 115 | 1.59% |
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Wharton, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wharton's population increased by 310 (4.98%), 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, Wharton's population increased by 712 (10.89%), 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, Wharton's population increased by 98 (1.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wharton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,346.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wharton's population peaked in year 2023 at 7,346.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wharton's population was lowest in year 2009 at 6,040.
Wharton, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wharton grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wharton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population grew 17.99% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wharton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wharton population grew the most, with an increase of 884 people (a 13.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Wharton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 78 people (a 1.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wharton, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wharton's population increased by 94 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 21 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 115 (1.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wharton, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wharton increased by 786 (11.98%). The population was highest at 7,346 in the year 2023 and lowest at 6,364 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)