New Sweden, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New Sweden town decreased by 51. In this period, the peak population was 671 in the year 2007. 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 | 626 | - | - |
| 2001 | 625 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2002 | 633 | 8 | 1.28% |
| 2003 | 642 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 2004 | 650 | 8 | 1.25% |
| 2005 | 658 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 2006 | 666 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 2007 | 671 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 2008 | 665 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2009 | 662 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 598 | -64 | -9.67% |
| 2011 | 598 | - | - |
| 2012 | 594 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 591 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 584 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 577 | -7 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 577 | - | - |
| 2018 | 571 | -6 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 567 | -4 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 576 | 9 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 575 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 574 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 575 | 1 | 0.17% |
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New Sweden, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, New Sweden town's population decreased by 28 (4.47%), 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 Sweden town's population decreased by 22 (3.68%), 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, New Sweden town's population decreased by 1 (0.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
New Sweden town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 575.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, New Sweden town's population peaked in year 2007 at 671.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, New Sweden town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 567.
New Sweden, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of New Sweden town grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, New Sweden town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
New Sweden town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 New Sweden town population grew the most, with an increase of 9 people (a 1.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 New Sweden town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 64 people (a 9.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is New Sweden, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, New Sweden town's population decreased by 0 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of New Sweden, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of New Sweden town decreased by 16 (2.71%). The population was highest at 587 in the year 2014 and lowest at 567 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)