Charlestown, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Charlestown town increased by 141. In this period, the peak population was 8,256 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 | 7,895 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,026 | 131 | 1.66% |
| 2002 | 8,141 | 115 | 1.43% |
| 2003 | 8,218 | 77 | 0.95% |
| 2004 | 8,256 | 38 | 0.46% |
| 2005 | 8,246 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2006 | 8,212 | -34 | -0.41% |
| 2007 | 8,158 | -54 | -0.66% |
| 2008 | 8,116 | -42 | -0.51% |
| 2009 | 8,109 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 7,850 | -259 | -3.19% |
| 2011 | 7,823 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 7,808 | -15 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 7,804 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 7,782 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 7,771 | -11 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 7,784 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 7,851 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 7,848 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 7,846 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 7,992 | 146 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 8,065 | 73 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 8,039 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 8,036 | -3 | -0.04% |
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Charlestown, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Charlestown town's population decreased by 45 (0.57%), 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, Charlestown town's population increased by 142 (1.81%), 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, Charlestown town's population increased by 44 (0.55%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Charlestown town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,036.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Charlestown town's population peaked in year 2004 at 8,256.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Charlestown town's population was lowest in year 2015 at 7,771.
Charlestown, Rhode Island annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Charlestown town grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Charlestown town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.08% per year. Overall the population grew 1.79% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Charlestown town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.08% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Charlestown town population grew the most, with an increase of 146 people (a 1.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Charlestown town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 259 people (a 3.19% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Charlestown, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Charlestown town's population decreased by 29 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 26 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 3 (0.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Charlestown, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Charlestown town increased by 232 (2.97%). The population was highest at 8,065 in the year 2021 and lowest at 7,771 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)