Bear Lake, PA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Bear Lake was 148, a 0.68% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bear Lake's population was 147, a decline of 1.34% compared to a population of 149 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bear Lake, PA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bear Lake decreased by 63. In this period, the peak population was 211 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 211 - -
2001 209 -2 -0.95%
2002 207 -2 -0.96%
2003 204 -3 -1.45%
2004 202 -2 -0.98%
2005 199 -3 -1.49%
2006 197 -2 -1.01%
2007 196 -1 -0.51%
2008 195 -1 -0.51%
2009 194 -1 -0.51%
2010 164 -30 -15.46%
2011 163 -1 -0.61%
2012 162 -1 -0.61%
2013 160 -2 -1.23%
2014 162 2 1.25%
2015 160 -2 -1.23%
2016 159 -1 -0.63%
2017 157 -2 -1.26%
2018 157 - -
2019 155 -2 -1.27%
2020 149 -6 -3.87%
2021 147 -2 -1.34%
2022 148 1 0.68%
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Bear Lake, PA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Bear Lake's population decreased by 47 (22.27%), 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, Bear Lake's population decreased by 15 (9.15%), 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 Bear Lake's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bear Lake's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 148. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bear Lake's population peaked in year 2000 at 211.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bear Lake's population was lowest in year 2021 at 147.

Bear Lake, PA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Bear Lake grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 19 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Bear Lake had an average annual population growth rate of -1.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 29.86% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Bear Lake's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bear Lake's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -1.36% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2013 to 2014, Bear Lake's population grew the most with an increase of 2 (1.25%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Bear Lake's population declined the most with a negative growth of 30 (-15.46%).

Things to know

Is Bear Lake, PA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bear Lake's population decreased by 1 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 2 (1.34%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1 (0.68%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Bear Lake, PA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Bear Lake decreased by 12 (7.50%). The population was highest at 162 in the year 2012 and lowest at 147 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.89%.

References

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2023
Bear Lake, PA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake was 148, a 0.68% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bear Lake population was 147, a decline of 1.34% compared to a population of 149 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bear Lake decreased by 63. In this period, the peak population was 211 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).

Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bear Lake 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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