Colchester, Vermont population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Colchester town increased by 451. In this period, the peak population was 17,634 in the year 2021. 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 | 17,137 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,231 | 94 | 0.55% |
| 2002 | 17,270 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2003 | 17,321 | 51 | 0.30% |
| 2004 | 17,375 | 54 | 0.31% |
| 2005 | 17,369 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2006 | 17,358 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2007 | 17,361 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2008 | 17,402 | 41 | 0.24% |
| 2009 | 17,485 | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 17,116 | -369 | -2.11% |
| 2011 | 17,199 | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 17,237 | 38 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 17,272 | 35 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 17,299 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 17,402 | 103 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 17,357 | -45 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 17,395 | 38 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 17,319 | -76 | -0.44% |
| 2019 | 17,142 | -177 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 17,503 | 361 | 2.11% |
| 2021 | 17,634 | 131 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 17,609 | -25 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 17,588 | -21 | -0.12% |
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Colchester, Vermont population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Colchester town's population decreased by 21 (0.12%), 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, Colchester town's population increased by 387 (2.26%), 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, Colchester town's population increased by 85 (0.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Colchester town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,588.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Colchester town's population peaked in year 2021 at 17,634.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Colchester town's population was lowest in year 2010 at 17,116.
Colchester, Vermont annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Colchester town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Colchester town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.11% per year. Overall the population grew 2.63% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Colchester town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.11% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Colchester town population grew the most, with an increase of 361 people (a 2.11% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Colchester town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 369 people (a 2.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Colchester, Vermont population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Colchester town's population decreased by 46 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 25 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 21 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Colchester, Vermont changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Colchester town increased by 316 (1.83%). The population was highest at 17,634 in the year 2021 and lowest at 17,142 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)