Palo Alto, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Palo Alto was 66,010, a 1.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Palo Alto's population was 66,735, a decline of 2.41% compared to a population of 68,385 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Palo Alto, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Palo Alto increased by 7,410. In this period, the peak population was 68,599 in the year 2016. 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 58,600 - -
2001 58,318 -282 -0.48%
2002 57,415 -903 -1.55%
2003 56,945 -470 -0.82%
2004 56,546 -399 -0.7%
2005 56,727 181 0.32%
2006 57,084 357 0.63%
2007 57,753 669 1.17%
2008 59,411 1,658 2.87%
2009 60,458 1,047 1.76%
2010 64,506 4,048 6.7%
2011 65,389 883 1.37%
2012 66,193 804 1.23%
2013 66,982 789 1.19%
2014 67,459 477 0.71%
2015 68,125 666 0.99%
2016 68,599 474 0.7%
2017 68,513 -86 -0.13%
2018 68,136 -377 -0.55%
2019 67,621 -515 -0.76%
2020 68,385 764 1.13%
2021 66,735 -1,650 -2.41%
2022 66,010 -725 -1.09%
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Palo Alto, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Palo Alto's population increased by 5,906 (10.08%), 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, Palo Alto's population increased by 3,879 (6.01%), 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 Palo Alto's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Palo Alto's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 66,010. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Palo Alto's population peaked in year 2016 at 68,599.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Palo Alto's population was lowest in year 2004 at 56,546.

Palo Alto, CA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Palo Alto had an average annual population growth rate of 0.57% per year. Overall the population grew 12.65% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Palo Alto's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Palo Alto's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.57% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 2,375. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Palo Alto's population grew the most with an increase of 4,048 (6.70%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Palo Alto's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,650 (-2.41%).

Things to know

Is Palo Alto, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Palo Alto's population decreased by 2,375 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,650 (2.41%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 725 (1.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Palo Alto, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Palo Alto decreased by 972 (1.45%). The population was highest at 68,599 in the year 2016 and lowest at 66,010 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.02%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Palo Alto, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto was 66,010, a 1.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Palo Alto population was 66,735, a decline of 2.41% compared to a population of 68,385 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Palo Alto increased by 7,410. In this period, the peak population was 68,599 in the year 2016. 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).

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