Kennebec County, ME population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Kennebec County increased by 10,082. In this period, the peak population was 127,259 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 | 117,177 | - | - |
| 2001 | 117,993 | 816 | 0.70% |
| 2002 | 118,537 | 544 | 0.46% |
| 2003 | 119,418 | 881 | 0.74% |
| 2004 | 120,154 | 736 | 0.62% |
| 2005 | 120,742 | 588 | 0.49% |
| 2006 | 121,197 | 455 | 0.38% |
| 2007 | 121,393 | 196 | 0.16% |
| 2008 | 121,708 | 315 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 121,560 | -148 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 122,074 | 514 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 121,801 | -273 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 121,610 | -191 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 121,167 | -443 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 121,277 | 110 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 121,063 | -214 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 121,538 | 475 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 121,970 | 432 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 122,086 | 116 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 122,241 | 155 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 124,712 | 2,471 | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 125,752 | 1,040 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 126,535 | 783 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 127,259 | 724 | 0.57% |
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Kennebec County, ME population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Kennebec County's population increased by 4,897 (4.18%), 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, Kennebec County's population increased by 2,638 (2.16%), 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, Kennebec County's population increased by 2,547 (2.04%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Kennebec County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 127,259.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kennebec County's population peaked in year 2023 at 127,259.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kennebec County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 117,177.
Kennebec County, ME annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Kennebec County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Kennebec County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Kennebec County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.37% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Kennebec County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,471 people (a 2.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Kennebec County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 443 people (a 0.36% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Kennebec County, ME population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kennebec County's population increased by 1,507 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 783 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 724 (0.57%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Kennebec County, ME changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Kennebec County increased by 6,092 (5.03%). The population was highest at 127,259 in the year 2023 and lowest at 121,063 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)