Bristol, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bristol town decreased by 457. In this period, the peak population was 24,621 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 | 22,526 | - | - |
| 2001 | 22,721 | 195 | 0.87% |
| 2002 | 23,759 | 1,038 | 4.57% |
| 2003 | 23,817 | 58 | 0.24% |
| 2004 | 24,621 | 804 | 3.38% |
| 2005 | 24,331 | -290 | -1.18% |
| 2006 | 24,004 | -327 | -1.34% |
| 2007 | 24,206 | 202 | 0.84% |
| 2008 | 24,121 | -85 | -0.35% |
| 2009 | 23,991 | -130 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 22,912 | -1,079 | -4.50% |
| 2011 | 22,333 | -579 | -2.53% |
| 2012 | 22,372 | 39 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 22,380 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 22,321 | -59 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 22,361 | 40 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 22,192 | -169 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 22,208 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 22,153 | -55 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 21,937 | -216 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 22,486 | 549 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 22,383 | -103 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 22,108 | -275 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 22,069 | -39 | -0.18% |
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Bristol, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bristol town's population increased by 386 (1.71%), 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 town's population decreased by 426 (1.86%), 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 town's population decreased by 417 (1.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bristol town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 22,069.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bristol town's population peaked in year 2004 at 24,621.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bristol town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 21,937.
Bristol, Rhode Island annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bristol town grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bristol town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.09% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.03% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bristol town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.09% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Bristol town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,038 people (a 4.57% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bristol town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,079 people (a 4.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bristol, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bristol town's population decreased by 314 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 275 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 39 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bristol, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bristol town decreased by 311 (1.39%). The population was highest at 22,486 in the year 2020 and lowest at 21,937 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)