Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Plumstead township was 14,026, a 0.15% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Plumstead township's population was 14,047, an increase of 0.18% compared to a population of 14,022 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Plumstead township increased by 2,807. In this period, the peak population was 14,469 in the year 2019. 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 11,219 - -
2001 11,397 178 1.59%
2002 11,570 173 1.52%
2003 11,626 56 0.48%
2004 11,580 -46 -0.4%
2005 11,608 28 0.24%
2006 11,662 54 0.47%
2007 11,651 -11 -0.09%
2008 11,646 -5 -0.04%
2009 11,642 -4 -0.03%
2010 12,442 800 6.87%
2011 12,473 31 0.25%
2012 12,575 102 0.82%
2013 12,866 291 2.31%
2014 13,153 287 2.23%
2015 13,431 278 2.11%
2016 13,638 207 1.54%
2017 13,990 352 2.58%
2018 14,346 356 2.54%
2019 14,469 123 0.86%
2020 14,022 -447 -3.09%
2021 14,047 25 0.18%
2022 14,026 -21 -0.15%
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Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Plumstead township's population increased by 1,223 (10.90%), 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, Plumstead township's population increased by 1,580 (12.70%), 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 Plumstead township's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Plumstead township's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 14,026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Plumstead township's population peaked in year 2019 at 14,469.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Plumstead township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,219.

Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Plumstead township grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Plumstead township had an average annual population growth rate of 1.14% per year. Overall the population grew 25.02% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Plumstead township's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Plumstead township's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.14% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 4. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Plumstead township's population grew the most with an increase of 800 (6.87%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Plumstead township's population declined the most with a negative growth of 447 (-3.09%).

Things to know

Is Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Plumstead township's population increased by 4 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 25 (0.18%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 21 (0.15%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Plumstead township increased by 1,160 (9.02%). The population was highest at 14,469 in the year 2019 and lowest at 12,866 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.11%.

References

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Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Plumstead 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 Plumstead 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 Plumstead township was 14,026, a 0.15% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Plumstead township population was 14,047, an increase of 0.18% compared to a population of 14,022 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Plumstead township increased by 2,807. In this period, the peak population was 14,469 in the year 2019. 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).

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