Middletown, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Middletown town decreased by 797. In this period, the peak population was 17,385 in the year 2000. 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 | 17,385 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,306 | -79 | -0.45% |
| 2002 | 17,284 | -22 | -0.13% |
| 2003 | 17,148 | -136 | -0.79% |
| 2004 | 16,968 | -180 | -1.05% |
| 2005 | 16,671 | -297 | -1.75% |
| 2006 | 16,446 | -225 | -1.35% |
| 2007 | 16,294 | -152 | -0.92% |
| 2008 | 16,169 | -125 | -0.77% |
| 2009 | 16,009 | -160 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 16,145 | 136 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 16,143 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 16,130 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 16,209 | 79 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 16,241 | 32 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 16,154 | -87 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 16,120 | -34 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 16,085 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 15,989 | -96 | -0.60% |
| 2019 | 15,905 | -84 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 17,062 | 1,157 | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 17,065 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 16,790 | -275 | -1.61% |
| 2023 | 16,588 | -202 | -1.20% |
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Middletown, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Middletown town's population decreased by 1,240 (7.13%), 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, Middletown town's population increased by 917 (5.68%), 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, Middletown town's population decreased by 474 (2.78%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Middletown town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,588.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Middletown town's population peaked in year 2000 at 17,385.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Middletown town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 15,905.
Middletown, Rhode Island annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Middletown town grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Middletown town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population shrank 4.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Middletown town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Middletown town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,157 people (a 7.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Middletown town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 297 people (a 1.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Middletown, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Middletown town's population decreased by 477 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 275 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 202 (1.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Middletown, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Middletown town increased by 379 (2.34%). The population was highest at 17,065 in the year 2021 and lowest at 15,905 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)