Mercer, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mercer town increased by 66. In this period, the peak population was 714 in the year 2022. 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 | 648 | - | - |
| 2001 | 646 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 645 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2003 | 646 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2004 | 643 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2005 | 643 | - | - |
| 2006 | 645 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2007 | 644 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2008 | 639 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2009 | 635 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 665 | 30 | 4.72% |
| 2011 | 660 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 658 | -2 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 656 | -2 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 650 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 643 | -7 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 640 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 638 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 639 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 640 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 710 | 70 | 10.94% |
| 2021 | 712 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 714 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 714 | - | - |
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Mercer, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mercer town's population increased by 17 (2.62%), 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, Mercer town's population increased by 45 (6.77%), 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, Mercer town's population increased by 4 (0.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mercer town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 714.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer town's population peaked in year 2022 at 714.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 635.
Mercer, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mercer town grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mercer town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population grew 10.19% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mercer town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Mercer town population grew the most, with an increase of 70 people (a 10.94% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Mercer town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 7 people (a 1.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mercer, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mercer town's population increased by 2 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 0 (0%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mercer, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mercer town increased by 58 (8.84%). The population was highest at 714 in the year 2022 and lowest at 638 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.90%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)