Wilmington, DE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilmington decreased by 956. In this period, the peak population was 73,211 in the year 2009. 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 | 72,631 | - | - |
| 2001 | 72,464 | -167 | -0.23% |
| 2002 | 72,367 | -97 | -0.13% |
| 2003 | 72,267 | -100 | -0.14% |
| 2004 | 72,313 | 46 | 0.06% |
| 2005 | 72,471 | 158 | 0.22% |
| 2006 | 72,835 | 364 | 0.50% |
| 2007 | 72,883 | 48 | 0.07% |
| 2008 | 73,069 | 186 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 73,211 | 142 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 70,834 | -2,377 | -3.25% |
| 2011 | 70,950 | 116 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 71,138 | 188 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 71,302 | 164 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 71,311 | 9 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 71,252 | -59 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 71,047 | -205 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 70,787 | -260 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 70,573 | -214 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 70,372 | -201 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 70,837 | 465 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 70,708 | -129 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 71,606 | 898 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 71,675 | 69 | 0.10% |
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Wilmington, DE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilmington's population decreased by 1,797 (2.47%), 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, Wilmington's population increased by 3 (0%), 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, Wilmington's population increased by 838 (1.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilmington's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 71,675.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmington's population peaked in year 2009 at 73,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmington's population was lowest in year 2019 at 70,372.
Wilmington, DE annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilmington grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilmington had an average annual population growth rate of 0.06% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilmington annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.06% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Wilmington population grew the most, with an increase of 898 people (a 1.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Wilmington population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,377 people (a 3.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilmington, DE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilmington's population increased by 967 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 898 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 69 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilmington, DE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilmington increased by 373 (0.52%). The population was highest at 71,675 in the year 2023 and lowest at 70,372 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.05%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)