New Sharon, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New Sharon town increased by 249. In this period, the peak population was 1,547 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,298 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,294 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 1,302 | 8 | 0.62% |
| 2003 | 1,312 | 10 | 0.77% |
| 2004 | 1,323 | 11 | 0.84% |
| 2005 | 1,339 | 16 | 1.21% |
| 2006 | 1,387 | 48 | 3.58% |
| 2007 | 1,420 | 33 | 2.38% |
| 2008 | 1,415 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2009 | 1,423 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,408 | -15 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 1,418 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 1,419 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,415 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 1,410 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,405 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 1,402 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,401 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,397 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 1,413 | 16 | 1.15% |
| 2020 | 1,459 | 46 | 3.26% |
| 2021 | 1,488 | 29 | 1.99% |
| 2022 | 1,515 | 27 | 1.81% |
| 2023 | 1,547 | 32 | 2.11% |
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New Sharon, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, New Sharon town's population increased by 110 (8.47%), 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, New Sharon town's population increased by 51 (3.62%), 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, New Sharon town's population increased by 88 (6.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
New Sharon town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,547.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, New Sharon town's population peaked in year 2023 at 1,547.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, New Sharon town's population was lowest in year 2001 at 1,294.
New Sharon, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of New Sharon town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, New Sharon town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.83% per year. Overall the population grew 19.18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
New Sharon town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.83% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 New Sharon town population grew the most, with an increase of 48 people (a 3.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 New Sharon town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 15 people (a 1.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is New Sharon, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, New Sharon town's population increased by 59 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 27 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 32 (2.11%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of New Sharon, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of New Sharon town increased by 132 (9.33%). The population was highest at 1,547 in the year 2023 and lowest at 1,397 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.90%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)