Freeport, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Freeport town increased by 973. In this period, the peak population was 8,786 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 | 7,808 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,847 | 39 | 0.50% |
| 2002 | 7,912 | 65 | 0.83% |
| 2003 | 7,966 | 54 | 0.68% |
| 2004 | 8,021 | 55 | 0.69% |
| 2005 | 8,060 | 39 | 0.49% |
| 2006 | 8,129 | 69 | 0.86% |
| 2007 | 8,220 | 91 | 1.12% |
| 2008 | 8,266 | 46 | 0.56% |
| 2009 | 8,308 | 42 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 7,876 | -432 | -5.20% |
| 2011 | 7,932 | 56 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 8,032 | 100 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 8,118 | 86 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 8,236 | 118 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 8,305 | 69 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 8,405 | 100 | 1.20% |
| 2017 | 8,448 | 43 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 8,526 | 78 | 0.92% |
| 2019 | 8,599 | 73 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 8,739 | 140 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 8,786 | 47 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 8,786 | - | - |
| 2023 | 8,781 | -5 | -0.06% |
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Freeport, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Freeport town's population increased by 68 (0.87%), 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, Freeport town's population increased by 863 (10.96%), 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, Freeport town's population increased by 42 (0.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Freeport town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,781.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Freeport town's population peaked in year 2021 at 8,786.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Freeport town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,808.
Freeport, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Freeport town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Freeport town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Freeport town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Freeport town population grew the most, with an increase of 140 people (a 1.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Freeport town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 432 people (a 5.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Freeport, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Freeport town's population decreased by 5 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 0 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 5 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Freeport, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Freeport town increased by 663 (8.17%). The population was highest at 8,786 in the year 2021 and lowest at 8,236 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)