Durham, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Durham town increased by 2,243. In this period, the peak population was 16,918 in the year 2017. 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 | 12,678 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,716 | 38 | 0.30% |
| 2002 | 12,898 | 182 | 1.43% |
| 2003 | 12,943 | 45 | 0.35% |
| 2004 | 13,126 | 183 | 1.41% |
| 2005 | 13,352 | 226 | 1.72% |
| 2006 | 13,743 | 391 | 2.93% |
| 2007 | 14,226 | 483 | 3.51% |
| 2008 | 14,379 | 153 | 1.08% |
| 2009 | 14,655 | 276 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 14,648 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 14,773 | 125 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 15,320 | 547 | 3.70% |
| 2013 | 15,385 | 65 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 16,181 | 796 | 5.17% |
| 2015 | 16,356 | 175 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 16,560 | 204 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 16,918 | 358 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 16,329 | -589 | -3.48% |
| 2019 | 16,127 | -202 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 15,554 | -573 | -3.55% |
| 2021 | 14,433 | -1,121 | -7.21% |
| 2022 | 14,923 | 490 | 3.40% |
| 2023 | 14,921 | -2 | -0.01% |
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Durham, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Durham town's population increased by 1,970 (15.54%), 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, Durham town's population increased by 906 (6.19%), 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, Durham town's population decreased by 633 (4.07%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Durham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,921.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Durham town's population peaked in year 2017 at 16,918.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Durham town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 12,678.
Durham, New Hampshire annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Durham town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Durham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 17.69% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Durham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 Durham town population grew the most, with an increase of 796 people (a 5.17% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Durham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,121 people (a 7.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Durham, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Durham town's population increased by 488 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 490 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2 (0.01%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Durham, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Durham town decreased by 464 (3.02%). The population was highest at 16,918 in the year 2017 and lowest at 14,433 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.24%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)