Wilmette, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilmette decreased by 562. In this period, the peak population was 28,075 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 | 27,588 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,508 | -80 | -0.29% |
| 2002 | 27,362 | -146 | -0.53% |
| 2003 | 27,124 | -238 | -0.87% |
| 2004 | 26,926 | -198 | -0.73% |
| 2005 | 26,704 | -222 | -0.82% |
| 2006 | 26,428 | -276 | -1.03% |
| 2007 | 26,277 | -151 | -0.57% |
| 2008 | 26,238 | -39 | -0.15% |
| 2009 | 26,314 | 76 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 27,080 | 766 | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 27,213 | 133 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 27,311 | 98 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 27,398 | 87 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 27,458 | 60 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 27,415 | -43 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 27,330 | -85 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 27,351 | 21 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 27,215 | -136 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 27,062 | -153 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 28,075 | 1,013 | 3.74% |
| 2021 | 27,633 | -442 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 27,204 | -429 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 27,026 | -178 | -0.65% |
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Wilmette, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilmette's population decreased by 508 (1.84%), 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, Wilmette's population increased by 995 (3.67%), 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, Wilmette's population decreased by 1,049 (3.74%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilmette's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 27,026.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmette's population peaked in year 2020 at 28,075.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmette's population was lowest in year 2008 at 26,238.
Wilmette, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilmette grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilmette had an average annual population growth rate of 0.09% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.04% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilmette annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.09% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wilmette population grew the most, with an increase of 1,013 people (a 3.74% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Wilmette population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 442 people (a 1.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilmette, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilmette's population decreased by 607 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 429 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 178 (0.65%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilmette, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilmette decreased by 372 (1.36%). The population was highest at 28,075 in the year 2020 and lowest at 27,026 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.13%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)