Alton, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Alton town increased by 1,525. In this period, the peak population was 6,042 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,517 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,649 | 132 | 2.92% |
| 2002 | 4,756 | 107 | 2.30% |
| 2003 | 4,849 | 93 | 1.96% |
| 2004 | 4,957 | 108 | 2.23% |
| 2005 | 5,033 | 76 | 1.53% |
| 2006 | 5,061 | 28 | 0.56% |
| 2007 | 5,075 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2008 | 5,101 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2009 | 5,133 | 32 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 5,247 | 114 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 5,257 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 5,274 | 17 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 5,266 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 5,269 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 5,282 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 5,283 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 5,319 | 36 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 5,345 | 26 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 5,337 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 5,898 | 561 | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 6,005 | 107 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 6,020 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 6,042 | 22 | 0.37% |
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Alton, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Alton town's population increased by 730 (16.16%), 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, Alton town's population increased by 651 (12.41%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Alton town's population increased by 144 (2.44%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Alton town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,042.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alton town's population peaked in year 2023 at 6,042.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alton town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,517.
Alton, New Hampshire annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Alton town grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Alton town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.47% per year. Overall the population grew 33.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Alton town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.47% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Alton town population grew the most, with an increase of 561 people (a 10.51% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Alton town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 8 people (a 0.15% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Alton, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alton town's population increased by 37 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 15 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 22 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Alton, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Alton town increased by 776 (14.74%). The population was highest at 6,042 in the year 2023 and lowest at 5,269 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)