Bradford County, PA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Bradford County was 59,866, a 0.39% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bradford County's population was 60,099, an increase of 0.22% compared to a population of 59,969 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bradford County, PA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bradford County decreased by 2,866. In this period, the peak population was 63,111 in the year 2011. 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 62,732 - -
2001 62,520 -212 -0.34%
2002 62,409 -111 -0.18%
2003 62,124 -285 -0.46%
2004 62,025 -99 -0.16%
2005 62,033 8 0.01%
2006 61,759 -274 -0.44%
2007 61,641 -118 -0.19%
2008 61,490 -151 -0.24%
2009 61,457 -33 -0.05%
2010 62,731 1,274 2.07%
2011 63,111 380 0.61%
2012 63,005 -106 -0.17%
2013 62,519 -486 -0.77%
2014 61,957 -562 -0.9%
2015 61,656 -301 -0.49%
2016 61,103 -553 -0.9%
2017 60,996 -107 -0.18%
2018 60,858 -138 -0.23%
2019 60,429 -429 -0.7%
2020 59,969 -460 -0.76%
2021 60,099 130 0.22%
2022 59,866 -233 -0.39%
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Bradford County, PA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Bradford County's population decreased by 1 (0.00%), 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, Bradford County's population decreased by 2,762 (4.40%), 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 Bradford County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bradford County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 59,866. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bradford County's population peaked in year 2011 at 63,111.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bradford County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 59,866.

Bradford County, PA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Bradford County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.21% per year. Overall the population shrank 4.57% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Bradford County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bradford County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.21% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 103. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Bradford County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,274 (2.07%).

While from 2013 and 2014, Bradford County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 562 (-0.90%).

Things to know

Is Bradford County, PA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bradford County's population decreased by 103 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 130 (0.22%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 233 (0.39%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Bradford County, PA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Bradford County decreased by 2,653 (4.24%). The population was highest at 62,519 in the year 2013 and lowest at 59,866 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.51%.

References

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Bradford County, PA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bradford County 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 Bradford County 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 Bradford County was 59,866, a 0.39% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bradford County population was 60,099, an increase of 0.22% compared to a population of 59,969 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bradford County decreased by 2,866. In this period, the peak population was 63,111 in the year 2011. 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).

Bradford County 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 Bradford County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bradford County 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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