Aroostook County, ME population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Aroostook County decreased by 6,513. In this period, the peak population was 73,864 in the year 2000. 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 | 73,864 | - | - |
| 2001 | 72,929 | -935 | -1.27% |
| 2002 | 72,883 | -46 | -0.06% |
| 2003 | 72,852 | -31 | -0.04% |
| 2004 | 72,831 | -21 | -0.03% |
| 2005 | 72,717 | -114 | -0.16% |
| 2006 | 72,611 | -106 | -0.15% |
| 2007 | 72,453 | -158 | -0.22% |
| 2008 | 72,242 | -211 | -0.29% |
| 2009 | 71,908 | -334 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 71,699 | -209 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 71,394 | -305 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 70,786 | -608 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 70,100 | -686 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 69,565 | -535 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 68,869 | -696 | -1.00% |
| 2016 | 68,319 | -550 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 67,638 | -681 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 67,302 | -336 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 67,092 | -210 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 67,063 | -29 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 67,075 | 12 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 67,322 | 247 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 67,351 | 29 | 0.04% |
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Aroostook County, ME population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Aroostook County's population decreased by 2,165 (2.93%), 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, Aroostook County's population decreased by 4,636 (6.47%), 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, Aroostook County's population increased by 288 (0.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Aroostook County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 67,351.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Aroostook County's population peaked in year 2000 at 73,864.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Aroostook County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 67,063.
Aroostook County, ME annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Aroostook County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Aroostook County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.82% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Aroostook County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Aroostook County population grew the most, with an increase of 247 people (a 0.37% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Aroostook County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 935 people (a 1.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Aroostook County, ME population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Aroostook County's population increased by 276 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 247 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 29 (0.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Aroostook County, ME changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Aroostook County decreased by 2,749 (3.92%). The population was highest at 69,565 in the year 2014 and lowest at 67,063 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)