Newport, RI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Newport decreased by 1,783. In this period, the peak population was 26,500 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 | 26,500 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,347 | -153 | -0.58% |
| 2002 | 26,204 | -143 | -0.54% |
| 2003 | 25,898 | -306 | -1.17% |
| 2004 | 25,765 | -133 | -0.51% |
| 2005 | 24,832 | -933 | -3.62% |
| 2006 | 25,835 | 1,003 | 4.04% |
| 2007 | 24,027 | -1,808 | -7.00% |
| 2008 | 23,837 | -190 | -0.79% |
| 2009 | 24,261 | 424 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 24,935 | 674 | 2.78% |
| 2011 | 24,947 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 24,898 | -49 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 24,967 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 24,799 | -168 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 25,036 | 237 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 25,020 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 24,692 | -328 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 24,692 | - | - |
| 2019 | 24,646 | -46 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 25,113 | 467 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 25,086 | -27 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 25,012 | -74 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 24,717 | -295 | -1.18% |
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Newport, RI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Newport's population decreased by 1,565 (5.91%), 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, Newport's population increased by 178 (0.71%), 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, Newport's population decreased by 396 (1.58%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Newport's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,717.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Newport's population peaked in year 2000 at 26,500.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Newport's population was lowest in year 2008 at 23,837.
Newport, RI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Newport grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Newport had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.73% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Newport annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Newport population grew the most, with an increase of 1,003 people (a 4.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Newport population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,808 people (a 7% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Newport, RI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Newport's population decreased by 369 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 74 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 295 (1.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Newport, RI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Newport decreased by 250 (1%). The population was highest at 25,113 in the year 2020 and lowest at 24,646 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)