Canton, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Canton town decreased by 2. In this period, the peak population was 1,165 in the year 2005. 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 | 1,118 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,122 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2002 | 1,125 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2003 | 1,136 | 11 | 0.98% |
| 2004 | 1,153 | 17 | 1.50% |
| 2005 | 1,165 | 12 | 1.04% |
| 2006 | 1,153 | -12 | -1.03% |
| 2007 | 1,146 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2008 | 1,139 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2009 | 1,126 | -13 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 986 | -140 | -12.43% |
| 2011 | 982 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 981 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 980 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 983 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 983 | - | - |
| 2016 | 1,097 | 114 | 11.60% |
| 2017 | 1,091 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,098 | 7 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 1,094 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 1,129 | 35 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 1,084 | -45 | -3.99% |
| 2022 | 1,100 | 16 | 1.48% |
| 2023 | 1,116 | 16 | 1.45% |
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Canton, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Canton town's population decreased by 132 (11.81%), 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, Canton town's population increased by 143 (14.50%), 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, Canton town's population decreased by 13 (1.15%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Canton town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,116.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Canton town's population peaked in year 2005 at 1,165.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Canton town's population was lowest in year 2013 at 980.
Canton, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Canton town grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Canton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Canton town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.01% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Canton town population grew the most, with an increase of 114 people (a 11.60% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Canton town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 140 people (a 12.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Canton, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Canton town's population increased by 32 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 16 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 16 (1.45%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Canton, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Canton town increased by 136 (13.88%). The population was highest at 1,129 in the year 2020 and lowest at 983 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)