Bowdoin, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bowdoin town increased by 501. In this period, the peak population was 3,220 in the year 2019. 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 | 2,709 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,721 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2002 | 2,729 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 2003 | 2,792 | 63 | 2.31% |
| 2004 | 2,837 | 45 | 1.61% |
| 2005 | 2,870 | 33 | 1.16% |
| 2006 | 2,919 | 49 | 1.71% |
| 2007 | 2,959 | 40 | 1.37% |
| 2008 | 3,001 | 42 | 1.42% |
| 2009 | 2,984 | -17 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 3,054 | 70 | 2.35% |
| 2011 | 3,069 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 3,083 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 3,072 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 3,088 | 16 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 3,100 | 12 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 3,117 | 17 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 3,155 | 38 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 3,203 | 48 | 1.52% |
| 2019 | 3,220 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 3,137 | -83 | -2.58% |
| 2021 | 3,191 | 54 | 1.72% |
| 2022 | 3,207 | 16 | 0.50% |
| 2023 | 3,210 | 3 | 0.09% |
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Bowdoin, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bowdoin town's population increased by 345 (12.74%), 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, Bowdoin town's population increased by 83 (2.72%), 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, Bowdoin town's population increased by 73 (2.33%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bowdoin town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,210.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bowdoin town's population peaked in year 2019 at 3,220.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bowdoin town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 2,709.
Bowdoin, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bowdoin town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bowdoin town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.80% per year. Overall the population grew 18.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bowdoin town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.80% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Bowdoin town population grew the most, with an increase of 70 people (a 2.35% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Bowdoin town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 83 people (a 2.58% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bowdoin, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bowdoin town's population increased by 19 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 16 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bowdoin, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bowdoin town increased by 138 (4.49%). The population was highest at 3,220 in the year 2019 and lowest at 3,088 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.45%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)