Rahway, NJ Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rahway was 29,693, a 0.89% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rahway's population was 29,961, an increase of 0.99% compared to a population of 29,666 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rahway, NJ population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rahway increased by 3,161. In this period, the peak population was 29,961 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 26,532 - -
2001 26,645 113 0.43%
2002 26,716 71 0.27%
2003 26,634 -82 -0.31%
2004 27,235 601 2.26%
2005 27,180 -55 -0.2%
2006 27,385 205 0.75%
2007 28,008 623 2.27%
2008 28,609 601 2.15%
2009 29,087 478 1.67%
2010 27,359 -1,728 -5.94%
2011 27,895 536 1.96%
2012 28,111 216 0.77%
2013 28,254 143 0.51%
2014 28,822 568 2.01%
2015 29,171 349 1.21%
2016 29,284 113 0.39%
2017 29,628 344 1.17%
2018 29,806 178 0.6%
2019 29,911 105 0.35%
2020 29,666 -245 -0.82%
2021 29,961 295 0.99%
2022 29,693 -268 -0.89%
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Rahway, NJ population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rahway's population increased by 827 (3.12%), 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, Rahway's population increased by 2,307 (8.43%), 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 Rahway's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rahway's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 29,693. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rahway's population peaked in year 2021 at 29,961.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rahway's population was lowest in year 2000 at 26,532.

Rahway, NJ annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Rahway grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Rahway had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 11.91% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rahway's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rahway's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.54% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 27. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2006 to 2007, Rahway's population grew the most with an increase of 623 (2.27%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Rahway's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,728 (-5.94%).

Things to know

Is Rahway, NJ population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rahway's population increased by 27 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 295 (0.99%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 268 (0.89%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Rahway, NJ changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rahway increased by 1,439 (5.09%). The population was highest at 29,961 in the year 2021 and lowest at 28,254 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.55%.

References

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Rahway, NJ 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 Rahway 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 Rahway 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 Rahway was 29,693, a 0.89% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rahway population was 29,961, an increase of 0.99% compared to a population of 29,666 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rahway increased by 3,161. In this period, the peak population was 29,961 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).

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