Albert Lea, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Albert Lea was 18,396, a 0.17% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Albert Lea's population was 18,427, a decline of 0.37% compared to a population of 18,495 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Albert Lea, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Albert Lea decreased by 333. In this period, the peak population was 18,729 in the year 2000. 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 18,729 - -
2001 18,661 -68 -0.36%
2002 18,343 -318 -1.7%
2003 18,274 -69 -0.38%
2004 18,170 -104 -0.57%
2005 18,044 -126 -0.69%
2006 17,983 -61 -0.34%
2007 17,912 -71 -0.39%
2008 17,779 -133 -0.74%
2009 17,774 -5 -0.03%
2010 18,207 433 2.44%
2011 18,129 -78 -0.43%
2012 18,104 -25 -0.14%
2013 18,045 -59 -0.33%
2014 17,929 -116 -0.64%
2015 17,789 -140 -0.78%
2016 17,818 29 0.16%
2017 17,886 68 0.38%
2018 17,851 -35 -0.2%
2019 17,748 -103 -0.58%
2020 18,495 747 4.21%
2021 18,427 -68 -0.37%
2022 18,396 -31 -0.17%
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Albert Lea, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Albert Lea's population decreased by 522 (2.79%), 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, Albert Lea's population increased by 288 (1.58%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Albert Lea's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Albert Lea's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 18,396. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Albert Lea's population peaked in year 2000 at 18,729.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Albert Lea's population was lowest in year 2019 at 17,748.

Albert Lea, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Albert Lea grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 18 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Albert Lea had an average annual population growth rate of -0.08% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.78% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Albert Lea's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Albert Lea's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.08% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 99. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Albert Lea's population grew the most with an increase of 747 (4.21%).

While from 2001 and 2002, Albert Lea's population declined the most with a negative growth of 318 (-1.70%).

Things to know

Is Albert Lea, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Albert Lea's population decreased by 99 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 68 (0.37%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 31 (0.17%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Albert Lea, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Albert Lea increased by 351 (1.95%). The population was highest at 18,495 in the year 2020 and lowest at 17,748 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.17%.

References

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Albert Lea, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Albert Lea population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Albert Lea across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Albert Lea was 18,396, a 0.17% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Albert Lea population was 18,427, a decline of 0.37% compared to a population of 18,495 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Albert Lea decreased by 333. In this period, the peak population was 18,729 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Albert Lea population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Albert Lea is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Albert Lea population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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