Salem County, NJ Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Salem County was 65,117, a 0.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Salem County's population was 65,058, an increase of 0.33% compared to a population of 64,842 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Salem County, NJ population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Salem County increased by 930. In this period, the peak population was 66,769 in the year 2009. 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 64,187 - -
2001 64,160 -27 -0.04%
2002 64,601 441 0.69%
2003 64,583 -18 -0.03%
2004 65,144 561 0.87%
2005 65,763 619 0.95%
2006 66,259 496 0.75%
2007 66,352 93 0.14%
2008 66,514 162 0.24%
2009 66,769 255 0.38%
2010 65,983 -786 -1.18%
2011 65,880 -103 -0.16%
2012 65,427 -453 -0.69%
2013 64,801 -626 -0.96%
2014 64,342 -459 -0.71%
2015 63,754 -588 -0.91%
2016 63,256 -498 -0.78%
2017 62,944 -312 -0.49%
2018 62,776 -168 -0.27%
2019 62,341 -435 -0.69%
2020 64,842 2,501 4.01%
2021 65,058 216 0.33%
2022 65,117 59 0.09%
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Salem County, NJ population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Salem County's population increased by 1,796 (2.80%), 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, Salem County's population decreased by 1,141 (1.73%), 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 Salem County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Salem County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 65,117. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Salem County's population peaked in year 2009 at 66,769.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Salem County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 62,341.

Salem County, NJ annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Salem County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population grew 1.45% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Salem County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Salem County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.07% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 275. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Salem County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,501 (4.01%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Salem County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 786 (-1.18%).

Things to know

Is Salem County, NJ population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Salem County's population increased by 275 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 216 (0.33%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 59 (0.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Salem County increased by 316 (0.49%). The population was highest at 65,117 in the year 2022 and lowest at 62,341 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.04%.

References

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Salem County, NJ Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Salem County 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 Salem County 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 Salem County was 65,117, a 0.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Salem County population was 65,058, an increase of 0.33% compared to a population of 64,842 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Salem County increased by 930. In this period, the peak population was 66,769 in the year 2009. 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).

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