Norristown, PA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Norristown was 35,795, a 0.33% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Norristown's population was 35,914, an increase of 0.38% compared to a population of 35,777 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Norristown, PA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Norristown increased by 4,387. In this period, the peak population was 35,914 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 31,408 - -
2001 31,463 55 0.18%
2002 31,265 -198 -0.63%
2003 31,179 -86 -0.28%
2004 31,026 -153 -0.49%
2005 30,845 -181 -0.58%
2006 30,577 -268 -0.87%
2007 31,395 818 2.68%
2008 32,227 832 2.65%
2009 32,290 63 0.2%
2010 34,364 2,074 6.42%
2011 34,556 192 0.56%
2012 34,574 18 0.05%
2013 34,576 2 0.01%
2014 34,611 35 0.1%
2015 34,499 -112 -0.32%
2016 34,515 16 0.05%
2017 34,456 -59 -0.17%
2018 34,398 -58 -0.17%
2019 34,295 -103 -0.3%
2020 35,777 1,482 4.32%
2021 35,914 137 0.38%
2022 35,795 -119 -0.33%
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Norristown, PA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Norristown's population increased by 2,956 (9.41%), 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, Norristown's population increased by 1,413 (4.11%), 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 Norristown's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Norristown's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 35,795. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Norristown's population peaked in year 2021 at 35,914.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Norristown's population was lowest in year 2006 at 30,577.

Norristown, PA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Norristown grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Norristown had an average annual population growth rate of 0.63% per year. Overall the population grew 13.97% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Norristown's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Norristown's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.63% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 18. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Norristown's population grew the most with an increase of 2,074 (6.42%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Norristown's population declined the most with a negative growth of 268 (-0.87%).

Things to know

Is Norristown, PA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Norristown's population increased by 18 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 137 (0.38%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 119 (0.33%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Norristown increased by 1,219 (3.53%). The population was highest at 35,914 in the year 2021 and lowest at 34,295 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.36%.

References

Datasets

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norristown 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 Norristown 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 Norristown was 35,795, a 0.33% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Norristown population was 35,914, an increase of 0.38% compared to a population of 35,777 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Norristown increased by 4,387. In this period, the peak population was 35,914 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).

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