Elkton, MD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elkton increased by 4,195. In this period, the peak population was 15,968 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 | 11,773 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,956 | 183 | 1.55% |
| 2002 | 12,855 | 899 | 7.52% |
| 2003 | 13,324 | 469 | 3.65% |
| 2004 | 13,766 | 442 | 3.32% |
| 2005 | 14,166 | 400 | 2.91% |
| 2006 | 14,460 | 294 | 2.08% |
| 2007 | 14,604 | 144 | 1.00% |
| 2008 | 14,658 | 54 | 0.37% |
| 2009 | 14,576 | -82 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 15,474 | 898 | 6.16% |
| 2011 | 15,588 | 114 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 15,601 | 13 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 15,613 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 15,733 | 120 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 15,694 | -39 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 15,694 | - | - |
| 2017 | 15,642 | -52 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 15,648 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 15,656 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 15,823 | 167 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 15,837 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 15,905 | 68 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 15,968 | 63 | 0.40% |
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Elkton, MD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elkton's population increased by 3,701 (31.44%), 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, Elkton's population increased by 349 (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, Elkton's population increased by 145 (0.92%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elkton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,968.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elkton's population peaked in year 2023 at 15,968.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elkton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,773.
Elkton, MD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elkton grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elkton had an average annual population growth rate of 1.55% per year. Overall the population grew 35.63% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elkton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.55% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Elkton population grew the most, with an increase of 899 people (a 7.52% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Elkton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 82 people (a 0.56% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elkton, MD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elkton's population increased by 131 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 68 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 63 (0.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elkton, MD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elkton increased by 355 (2.27%). The population was highest at 15,968 in the year 2023 and lowest at 15,642 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)