Oxford County, ME population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oxford County increased by 5,152. In this period, the peak population was 59,905 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 | 54,753 | - | - |
| 2001 | 55,001 | 248 | 0.45% |
| 2002 | 55,543 | 542 | 0.99% |
| 2003 | 55,740 | 197 | 0.35% |
| 2004 | 56,156 | 416 | 0.75% |
| 2005 | 56,457 | 301 | 0.54% |
| 2006 | 56,622 | 165 | 0.29% |
| 2007 | 56,831 | 209 | 0.37% |
| 2008 | 56,843 | 12 | 0.02% |
| 2009 | 56,458 | -385 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 57,777 | 1,319 | 2.34% |
| 2011 | 57,770 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 57,486 | -284 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 57,420 | -66 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 57,348 | -72 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 57,195 | -153 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 57,353 | 158 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 57,549 | 196 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 57,777 | 228 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 57,895 | 118 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 57,898 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 58,692 | 794 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 59,458 | 766 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 59,905 | 447 | 0.75% |
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Oxford County, ME population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oxford County's population increased by 3,024 (5.52%), 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, Oxford County's population increased by 121 (0.21%), 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, Oxford County's population increased by 2,007 (3.47%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oxford County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 59,905.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oxford County's population peaked in year 2023 at 59,905.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oxford County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 54,753.
Oxford County, ME annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oxford County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oxford County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.41% per year. Overall the population grew 9.41% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oxford County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.41% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Oxford County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,319 people (a 2.34% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Oxford County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 385 people (a 0.68% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Oxford County, ME population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oxford County's population increased by 1,213 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 766 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 447 (0.75%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oxford County, ME changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oxford County increased by 2,485 (4.33%). The population was highest at 59,905 in the year 2023 and lowest at 57,195 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)