Charleston, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Charleston town increased by 232. In this period, the peak population was 1,721 in the year 2018. 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 | 1,401 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,409 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2002 | 1,402 | -7 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 1,404 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2004 | 1,401 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2005 | 1,391 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2006 | 1,381 | -10 | -0.72% |
| 2007 | 1,370 | -11 | -0.80% |
| 2008 | 1,414 | 44 | 3.21% |
| 2009 | 1,407 | -7 | -0.50% |
| 2010 | 1,413 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 1,407 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,400 | -7 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 1,528 | 128 | 9.14% |
| 2014 | 1,522 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,513 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 1,644 | 131 | 8.66% |
| 2017 | 1,682 | 38 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 1,721 | 39 | 2.32% |
| 2019 | 1,680 | -41 | -2.38% |
| 2020 | 1,552 | -128 | -7.62% |
| 2021 | 1,638 | 86 | 5.54% |
| 2022 | 1,630 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 1,633 | 3 | 0.18% |
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Charleston, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Charleston town's population increased by 12 (0.86%), 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, Charleston town's population increased by 139 (9.84%), 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, Charleston town's population increased by 81 (5.22%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Charleston town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,633.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Charleston town's population peaked in year 2018 at 1,721.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Charleston town's population was lowest in year 2007 at 1,370.
Charleston, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Charleston town grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Charleston town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.72% per year. Overall the population grew 16.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Charleston town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.72% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Charleston town population grew the most, with an increase of 131 people (a 8.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Charleston town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 128 people (a 7.62% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Charleston, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Charleston town's population decreased by 5 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 8 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Charleston, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Charleston town increased by 105 (6.87%). The population was highest at 1,721 in the year 2018 and lowest at 1,513 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.75%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)