East Lyme, Connecticut Population by Year

In 2021, the population of East Lyme town was 18,849, a 0.72% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, East Lyme town's population was 18,715, an increase of 1.14% compared to a population of 18,504 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

East Lyme, Connecticut population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of East Lyme town increased by 684. In this period, the peak population was 19,164 in the year 2015. 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 18,165 - -
2001 17,827 -338 -1.86%
2002 18,467 640 3.59%
2003 18,503 36 0.19%
2004 18,429 -74 -0.4%
2005 18,283 -146 -0.79%
2006 18,481 198 1.08%
2007 18,821 340 1.84%
2008 19,089 268 1.42%
2009 18,846 -243 -1.27%
2010 19,137 291 1.54%
2011 18,505 -632 -3.3%
2012 18,868 363 1.96%
2013 18,845 -23 -0.12%
2014 18,673 -172 -0.91%
2015 19,164 491 2.63%
2016 18,762 -402 -2.1%
2017 18,709 -53 -0.28%
2018 18,624 -85 -0.45%
2019 18,504 -120 -0.64%
2020 18,715 211 1.14%
2021 18,849 134 0.72%
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East Lyme, Connecticut population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, East Lyme town's population increased by 972 (5.35%), 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, East Lyme town's population decreased by 422 (2.21%), 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 East Lyme town's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
East Lyme town's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 18,849. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, East Lyme town's population peaked in year 2015 at 19,164.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, East Lyme town's population was lowest in year 2001 at 17,827.

East Lyme, Connecticut annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of East Lyme town grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2021, East Lyme town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.18% per year. Overall the population grew 3.77% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows East Lyme town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
East Lyme town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was 0.18% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 345. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2001 to 2002, East Lyme town's population grew the most with an increase of 640 (3.59%).

While from 2010 and 2011, East Lyme town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 632 (-3.30%).

Things to know

Is East Lyme, Connecticut population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, East Lyme town's population increased by 345 between 2019 and 2021. The increase was 211 (1.14%) between 2019 and 2020; and increase of 134 (0.72%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of East Lyme, Connecticut changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of East Lyme town decreased by 19 (0.10%). The population was highest at 19,164 in the year 2015 and lowest at 18,504 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.19%.

References

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East Lyme, Connecticut Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the East Lyme town 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 East Lyme town 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 2021, the population of East Lyme town was 18,849, a 0.72% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, East Lyme town population was 18,715, an increase of 1.14% compared to a population of 18,504 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of East Lyme town increased by 684. In this period, the peak population was 19,164 in the year 2015. 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).

East Lyme town 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 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the East Lyme town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in East Lyme town 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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