Benton, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Benton town increased by 35. In this period, the peak population was 373 in the year 2013. 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 | 314 | - | - |
| 2001 | 308 | -6 | -1.91% |
| 2002 | 311 | 3 | 0.97% |
| 2003 | 318 | 7 | 2.25% |
| 2004 | 330 | 12 | 3.77% |
| 2005 | 338 | 8 | 2.42% |
| 2006 | 342 | 4 | 1.18% |
| 2007 | 345 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 2008 | 351 | 6 | 1.74% |
| 2009 | 353 | 2 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 365 | 12 | 3.40% |
| 2011 | 366 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 370 | 4 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 373 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 372 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 371 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 370 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 370 | - | - |
| 2018 | 368 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 373 | 5 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 372 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 360 | -12 | -3.23% |
| 2022 | 344 | -16 | -4.44% |
| 2023 | 349 | 5 | 1.45% |
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Benton, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Benton town's population increased by 51 (16.24%), 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, Benton town's population increased by 7 (1.92%), 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, Benton town's population decreased by 23 (6.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Benton town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 349.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benton town's population peaked in year 2013 at 373.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benton town's population was lowest in year 2001 at 308.
Benton, New Hampshire annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Benton town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Benton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.48% per year. Overall the population grew 11.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Benton town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.48% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Benton town population grew the most, with an increase of 12 people (a 3.77% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Benton town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 16 people (a 4.44% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Benton, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Benton town's population decreased by 11 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 16 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 5 (1.45%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Benton, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Benton town decreased by 24 (6.43%). The population was highest at 373 in the year 2013 and lowest at 344 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.65%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)