Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lower Merion township was 64,151, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lower Merion township's population was 64,313, an increase of 0.87% compared to a population of 63,757 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lower Merion township increased by 5,054. In this period, the peak population was 64,313 in the year 2021. 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 59,097 - -
2001 59,116 19 0.03%
2002 59,003 -113 -0.19%
2003 58,978 -25 -0.04%
2004 58,821 -157 -0.27%
2005 58,681 -140 -0.24%
2006 58,347 -334 -0.57%
2007 58,070 -277 -0.47%
2008 57,990 -80 -0.14%
2009 58,199 209 0.36%
2010 57,906 -293 -0.5%
2011 58,117 211 0.36%
2012 58,195 78 0.13%
2013 58,252 57 0.1%
2014 58,371 119 0.2%
2015 58,389 18 0.03%
2016 58,426 37 0.06%
2017 59,056 630 1.08%
2018 59,563 507 0.86%
2019 59,997 434 0.73%
2020 63,757 3,760 6.27%
2021 64,313 556 0.87%
2022 64,151 -162 -0.25%
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Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lower Merion township's population decreased by 1,191 (2.02%), 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, Lower Merion township's population increased by 5,851 (10.10%), 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 Lower Merion township's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lower Merion township's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 64,151. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lower Merion township's population peaked in year 2021 at 64,313.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lower Merion township's population was lowest in year 2010 at 57,906.

Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lower Merion township grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lower Merion township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.39% per year. Overall the population grew 8.55% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lower Merion township's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lower Merion township's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.39% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 394. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Lower Merion township's population grew the most with an increase of 3,760 (6.27%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Lower Merion township's population declined the most with a negative growth of 334 (-0.57%).

Things to know

Is Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lower Merion township's population increased by 394 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 556 (0.87%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 162 (0.25%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lower Merion township increased by 5,899 (10.13%). The population was highest at 64,313 in the year 2021 and lowest at 58,252 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.99%.

References

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Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania 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 Lower Merion township 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 Lower Merion township 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 Lower Merion township was 64,151, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lower Merion township population was 64,313, an increase of 0.87% compared to a population of 63,757 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lower Merion township increased by 5,054. In this period, the peak population was 64,313 in the year 2021. 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).

Lower Merion township 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 Lower Merion township is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lower Merion township 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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