Orono, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Orono town increased by 2,927. In this period, the peak population was 12,253 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 | 9,326 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,445 | 119 | 1.28% |
| 2002 | 9,552 | 107 | 1.13% |
| 2003 | 9,633 | 81 | 0.85% |
| 2004 | 9,518 | -115 | -1.19% |
| 2005 | 9,548 | 30 | 0.32% |
| 2006 | 9,730 | 182 | 1.91% |
| 2007 | 9,787 | 57 | 0.59% |
| 2008 | 10,196 | 409 | 4.18% |
| 2009 | 10,174 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 10,350 | 176 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 10,328 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 10,561 | 233 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 10,675 | 114 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 10,714 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 10,676 | -38 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 10,899 | 223 | 2.09% |
| 2017 | 10,716 | -183 | -1.68% |
| 2018 | 10,794 | 78 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 10,671 | -123 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 11,167 | 496 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 11,691 | 524 | 4.69% |
| 2022 | 12,250 | 559 | 4.78% |
| 2023 | 12,253 | 3 | 0.02% |
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Orono, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Orono town's population increased by 1,024 (10.98%), 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, Orono town's population increased by 817 (7.89%), 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, Orono town's population increased by 1,086 (9.73%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Orono town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,253.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Orono town's population peaked in year 2023 at 12,253.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Orono town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,326.
Orono, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Orono town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Orono town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.36% per year. Overall the population grew 31.39% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Orono town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.36% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Orono town population grew the most, with an increase of 559 people (a 4.78% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Orono town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 183 people (a 1.68% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Orono, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Orono town's population increased by 562 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 559 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3 (0.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Orono, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Orono town increased by 1,578 (14.78%). The population was highest at 12,253 in the year 2023 and lowest at 10,671 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)