Medford, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Medford town increased by 9. In this period, the peak population was 254 in the year 2010. 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 | 231 | - | - |
| 2001 | 230 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2002 | 230 | - | - |
| 2003 | 230 | - | - |
| 2004 | 229 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2005 | 229 | - | - |
| 2006 | 226 | -3 | -1.31% |
| 2007 | 225 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2008 | 221 | -4 | -1.78% |
| 2009 | 219 | -2 | -0.90% |
| 2010 | 254 | 35 | 15.98% |
| 2011 | 251 | -3 | -1.18% |
| 2012 | 249 | -2 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 248 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 246 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 245 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 244 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 242 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 241 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 242 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 232 | -10 | -4.13% |
| 2021 | 238 | 6 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 241 | 3 | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 240 | -1 | -0.41% |
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Medford, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Medford town's population increased by 23 (9.96%), 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, Medford town's population decreased by 22 (8.66%), 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, Medford town's population increased by 8 (3.45%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Medford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 240.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Medford town's population peaked in year 2010 at 254.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Medford town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 219.
Medford, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Medford town grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Medford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population grew 3.90% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Medford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Medford town population grew the most, with an increase of 35 people (a 15.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Medford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 10 people (a 4.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Medford, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Medford town's population increased by 2 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 1 (0.41%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Medford, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Medford town decreased by 8 (3.23%). The population was highest at 246 in the year 2014 and lowest at 232 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.31%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)