Bristol County, RI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bristol County decreased by 465. In this period, the peak population was 52,809 in the year 2004. 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 | 50,720 | - | - |
| 2001 | 51,058 | 338 | 0.67% |
| 2002 | 52,125 | 1,067 | 2.09% |
| 2003 | 52,044 | -81 | -0.16% |
| 2004 | 52,809 | 765 | 1.47% |
| 2005 | 52,353 | -456 | -0.86% |
| 2006 | 51,747 | -606 | -1.16% |
| 2007 | 51,818 | 71 | 0.14% |
| 2008 | 51,658 | -160 | -0.31% |
| 2009 | 51,177 | -481 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 49,817 | -1,360 | -2.66% |
| 2011 | 49,238 | -579 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 49,280 | 42 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 49,266 | -14 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 49,100 | -166 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 49,159 | 59 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 48,866 | -293 | -0.60% |
| 2017 | 48,787 | -79 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 48,696 | -91 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 48,527 | -169 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 50,784 | 2,257 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 50,774 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 50,307 | -467 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 50,255 | -52 | -0.10% |
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Bristol County, RI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bristol County's population decreased by 903 (1.78%), 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, Bristol County's population increased by 967 (1.94%), 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, Bristol County's population decreased by 529 (1.04%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bristol County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 50,255.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bristol County's population peaked in year 2004 at 52,809.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bristol County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 48,527.
Bristol County, RI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bristol County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bristol County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.04% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.92% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bristol County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.04% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Bristol County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,257 people (a 4.65% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bristol County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,360 people (a 2.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bristol County, RI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bristol County's population decreased by 519 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 467 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 52 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bristol County, RI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bristol County increased by 989 (2.01%). The population was highest at 50,784 in the year 2020 and lowest at 48,527 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)