Tehachapi, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Tehachapi was 12,389, a 0.63% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Tehachapi's population was 12,311, a decline of 5.23% compared to a population of 12,990 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Tehachapi, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Tehachapi increased by 1,269. In this period, the peak population was 14,468 in the year 2011. 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 11,120 - -
2001 11,361 241 2.17%
2002 11,000 -361 -3.18%
2003 11,344 344 3.13%
2004 11,560 216 1.9%
2005 11,683 123 1.06%
2006 11,900 217 1.86%
2007 12,053 153 1.29%
2008 11,753 -300 -2.49%
2009 12,076 323 2.75%
2010 14,400 2,324 19.24%
2011 14,468 68 0.47%
2012 13,926 -542 -3.75%
2013 13,365 -561 -4.03%
2014 13,308 -57 -0.43%
2015 13,075 -233 -1.75%
2016 12,550 -525 -4.02%
2017 12,652 102 0.81%
2018 12,508 -144 -1.14%
2019 13,138 630 5.04%
2020 12,990 -148 -1.13%
2021 12,311 -679 -5.23%
2022 12,389 78 0.63%
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Tehachapi, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Tehachapi's population increased by 3,280 (29.50%), 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, Tehachapi's population decreased by 1,410 (9.79%), 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 Tehachapi's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Tehachapi's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 12,389. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Tehachapi's population peaked in year 2011 at 14,468.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Tehachapi's population was lowest in year 2002 at 11,000.

Tehachapi, CA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Tehachapi had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population grew 11.41% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Tehachapi's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Tehachapi's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.52% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 601. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Tehachapi's population grew the most with an increase of 2,324 (19.24%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Tehachapi's population declined the most with a negative growth of 679 (-5.23%).

Things to know

Is Tehachapi, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Tehachapi's population decreased by 601 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 679 (5.23%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 78 (0.63%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Tehachapi decreased by 976 (7.30%). The population was highest at 13,365 in the year 2013 and lowest at 12,311 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.12%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Tehachapi, CA 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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi was 12,389, a 0.63% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Tehachapi population was 12,311, a decline of 5.23% compared to a population of 12,990 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Tehachapi increased by 1,269. In this period, the peak population was 14,468 in the year 2011. 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).

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