Athens, Vermont population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Athens town increased by 61. In this period, the peak population was 443 in the year 2010. 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 | 335 | - | - |
| 2001 | 334 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2002 | 335 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 2003 | 335 | - | - |
| 2004 | 332 | -3 | -0.90% |
| 2005 | 329 | -3 | -0.90% |
| 2006 | 328 | -1 | -0.30% |
| 2007 | 329 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 2008 | 325 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2009 | 325 | - | - |
| 2010 | 443 | 118 | 36.31% |
| 2011 | 443 | - | - |
| 2012 | 440 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 440 | - | - |
| 2014 | 440 | - | - |
| 2015 | 440 | - | - |
| 2016 | 437 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 439 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 438 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 438 | - | - |
| 2020 | 395 | -43 | -9.82% |
| 2021 | 398 | 3 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 395 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 396 | 1 | 0.25% |
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Athens, Vermont population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Athens town's population increased by 108 (32.24%), 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, Athens town's population decreased by 48 (10.84%), 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, Athens town's population increased by 1 (0.25%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Athens town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 396.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athens town's population peaked in year 2010 at 443.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athens town's population was lowest in year 2008 at 325.
Athens, Vermont annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Athens town grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Athens town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.79% per year. Overall the population grew 18.21% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Athens town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.79% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Athens town population grew the most, with an increase of 118 people (a 36.31% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Athens town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 43 people (a 9.82% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Athens, Vermont population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Athens town's population decreased by 2 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 3 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1 (0.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Athens, Vermont changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Athens town decreased by 44 (10%). The population was highest at 440 in the year 2012 and lowest at 395 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.00%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)