Cape Elizabeth, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cape Elizabeth town increased by 550. In this period, the peak population was 9,592 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,042 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,006 | -36 | -0.40% |
| 2002 | 9,011 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2003 | 9,033 | 22 | 0.24% |
| 2004 | 8,970 | -63 | -0.70% |
| 2005 | 8,925 | -45 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 8,851 | -74 | -0.83% |
| 2007 | 8,836 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2008 | 8,826 | -10 | -0.11% |
| 2009 | 8,842 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 8,988 | 146 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 9,027 | 39 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 9,053 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 9,119 | 66 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 9,220 | 101 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 9,246 | 26 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 9,282 | 36 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 9,288 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 9,328 | 40 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 9,327 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 9,539 | 212 | 2.27% |
| 2021 | 9,574 | 35 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 9,578 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 9,592 | 14 | 0.15% |
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Cape Elizabeth, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cape Elizabeth town's population decreased by 54 (0.60%), 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, Cape Elizabeth town's population increased by 551 (6.13%), 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, Cape Elizabeth town's population increased by 53 (0.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cape Elizabeth town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,592.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cape Elizabeth town's population peaked in year 2023 at 9,592.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cape Elizabeth town's population was lowest in year 2008 at 8,826.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cape Elizabeth town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cape Elizabeth town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 6.08% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cape Elizabeth town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Cape Elizabeth town population grew the most, with an increase of 212 people (a 2.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Cape Elizabeth town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 74 people (a 0.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cape Elizabeth, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cape Elizabeth town's population increased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 14 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cape Elizabeth, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cape Elizabeth town increased by 473 (5.19%). The population was highest at 9,592 in the year 2023 and lowest at 9,220 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.51%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)