State College, PA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of State College was 40,745, a 0.63% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, State College's population was 41,005, an increase of 1.50% compared to a population of 40,398 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

State College, PA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of State College increased by 1,463. In this period, the peak population was 42,559 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 39,282 - -
2001 39,082 -200 -0.51%
2002 40,506 1,424 3.64%
2003 40,784 278 0.69%
2004 40,167 -617 -1.51%
2005 39,888 -279 -0.69%
2006 41,100 1,212 3.04%
2007 40,443 -657 -1.6%
2008 41,017 574 1.42%
2009 41,061 44 0.11%
2010 41,993 932 2.27%
2011 42,022 29 0.07%
2012 41,974 -48 -0.11%
2013 42,230 256 0.61%
2014 42,134 -96 -0.23%
2015 41,954 -180 -0.43%
2016 42,559 605 1.44%
2017 42,515 -44 -0.1%
2018 42,398 -117 -0.28%
2019 41,673 -725 -1.71%
2020 40,398 -1,275 -3.06%
2021 41,005 607 1.5%
2022 40,745 -260 -0.63%
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State College, PA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, State College's population increased by 2,711 (6.90%), 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, State College's population decreased by 1,595 (3.80%), 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 State College's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
State College's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 40,745. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, State College's population peaked in year 2016 at 42,559.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, State College's population was lowest in year 2001 at 39,082.

State College, PA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, State College had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population grew 3.72% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows State College's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
State College's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.17% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 347. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2001 to 2002, State College's population grew the most with an increase of 1,424 (3.64%).

While from 2019 and 2020, State College's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,275 (-3.06%).

Things to know

Is State College, PA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, State College's population increased by 347 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 607 (1.50%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 260 (0.63%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of State College decreased by 1,485 (3.52%). The population was highest at 42,559 in the year 2016 and lowest at 40,398 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.29%.

References

Datasets

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the State College 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 State College 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 State College was 40,745, a 0.63% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, State College population was 41,005, an increase of 1.50% compared to a population of 40,398 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of State College increased by 1,463. In this period, the peak population was 42,559 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).

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