Little Compton, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Little Compton town decreased by 45. In this period, the peak population was 3,628 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 | 3,602 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,584 | -18 | -0.50% |
| 2002 | 3,614 | 30 | 0.84% |
| 2003 | 3,609 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2004 | 3,607 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2005 | 3,570 | -37 | -1.03% |
| 2006 | 3,544 | -26 | -0.73% |
| 2007 | 3,539 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2008 | 3,525 | -14 | -0.40% |
| 2009 | 3,516 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 3,494 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 3,494 | - | - |
| 2012 | 3,494 | - | - |
| 2013 | 3,517 | 23 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 3,523 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 3,516 | -7 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 3,512 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 3,505 | -7 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 3,492 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 3,481 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 3,613 | 132 | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 3,628 | 15 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 3,583 | -45 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 3,557 | -26 | -0.73% |
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Little Compton, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Little Compton town's population decreased by 108 (3%), 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, Little Compton town's population increased by 119 (3.41%), 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, Little Compton town's population decreased by 56 (1.55%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Little Compton town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,557.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Little Compton town's population peaked in year 2021 at 3,628.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Little Compton town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 3,481.
Little Compton, Rhode Island annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Little Compton town grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Little Compton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.05% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Little Compton town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.05% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Little Compton town population grew the most, with an increase of 132 people (a 3.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Little Compton town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 45 people (a 1.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Little Compton, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Little Compton town's population decreased by 71 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 45 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 26 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Little Compton, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Little Compton town increased by 40 (1.14%). The population was highest at 3,628 in the year 2021 and lowest at 3,481 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)