Howland, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Howland town decreased by 194. In this period, the peak population was 1,372 in the year 2005. 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 | 1,353 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,364 | 11 | 0.81% |
| 2002 | 1,361 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2003 | 1,361 | - | - |
| 2004 | 1,351 | -10 | -0.73% |
| 2005 | 1,372 | 21 | 1.55% |
| 2006 | 1,339 | -33 | -2.41% |
| 2007 | 1,336 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2008 | 1,362 | 26 | 1.95% |
| 2009 | 1,355 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 1,241 | -114 | -8.41% |
| 2011 | 1,239 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,228 | -11 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 1,219 | -9 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 1,215 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,201 | -14 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 1,185 | -16 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 1,213 | 28 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 1,194 | -19 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 1,176 | -18 | -1.51% |
| 2020 | 1,100 | -76 | -6.46% |
| 2021 | 1,104 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,130 | 26 | 2.36% |
| 2023 | 1,159 | 29 | 2.57% |
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Howland, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Howland town's population decreased by 112 (8.28%), 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, Howland town's population decreased by 141 (11.36%), 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, Howland town's population increased by 59 (5.36%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Howland town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,159.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Howland town's population peaked in year 2005 at 1,372.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Howland town's population was lowest in year 2020 at 1,100.
Howland, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Howland town grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Howland town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.34% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Howland town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Howland town population grew the most, with an increase of 29 people (a 2.57% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Howland town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 114 people (a 8.41% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Howland, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Howland town's population increased by 55 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 26 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 29 (2.57%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Howland, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Howland town decreased by 60 (4.92%). The population was highest at 1,215 in the year 2014 and lowest at 1,100 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.47%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)