Kent County, RI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Kent County increased by 3,691. In this period, the peak population was 171,859 in the year 2004. 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 | 167,587 | - | - |
| 2001 | 168,898 | 1,311 | 0.78% |
| 2002 | 170,160 | 1,262 | 0.75% |
| 2003 | 171,613 | 1,453 | 0.85% |
| 2004 | 171,859 | 246 | 0.14% |
| 2005 | 171,388 | -471 | -0.27% |
| 2006 | 170,308 | -1,080 | -0.63% |
| 2007 | 169,532 | -776 | -0.46% |
| 2008 | 169,492 | -40 | -0.02% |
| 2009 | 169,227 | -265 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 166,029 | -3,198 | -1.89% |
| 2011 | 165,288 | -741 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 164,644 | -644 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 164,387 | -257 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 164,526 | 139 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 163,801 | -725 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 163,842 | 41 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 163,657 | -185 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 164,230 | 573 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 164,233 | 3 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 170,406 | 6,173 | 3.76% |
| 2021 | 171,077 | 671 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 171,134 | 57 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 171,278 | 144 | 0.08% |
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Kent County, RI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Kent County's population decreased by 1,558 (0.93%), 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, Kent County's population increased by 4,377 (2.64%), 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, Kent County's population increased by 872 (0.51%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Kent County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 171,278.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kent County's population peaked in year 2004 at 171,859.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kent County's population was lowest in year 2017 at 163,657.
Kent County, RI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Kent County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Kent County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.10% per year. Overall the population grew 2.20% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Kent County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.10% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Kent County population grew the most, with an increase of 6,173 people (a 3.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Kent County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,198 people (a 1.89% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Kent County, RI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kent County's population increased by 201 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 57 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 144 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Kent County, RI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Kent County increased by 6,891 (4.19%). The population was highest at 171,278 in the year 2023 and lowest at 163,657 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)