Pittston, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pittston town increased by 660. In this period, the peak population was 3,211 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 | 2,551 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,582 | 31 | 1.22% |
| 2002 | 2,599 | 17 | 0.66% |
| 2003 | 2,627 | 28 | 1.08% |
| 2004 | 2,658 | 31 | 1.18% |
| 2005 | 2,685 | 27 | 1.02% |
| 2006 | 2,675 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2007 | 2,655 | -20 | -0.75% |
| 2008 | 2,658 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2009 | 2,639 | -19 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 2,674 | 35 | 1.33% |
| 2011 | 2,681 | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 2,665 | -16 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 2,643 | -22 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 2,644 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,643 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,657 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 2,671 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 2,661 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 2,736 | 75 | 2.82% |
| 2020 | 2,895 | 159 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 2,996 | 101 | 3.49% |
| 2022 | 3,106 | 110 | 3.67% |
| 2023 | 3,211 | 105 | 3.38% |
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Pittston, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pittston town's population increased by 123 (4.82%), 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, Pittston town's population increased by 221 (8.26%), 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, Pittston town's population increased by 316 (10.92%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pittston town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pittston town's population peaked in year 2023 at 3,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pittston town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 2,551.
Pittston, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pittston town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pittston town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.12% per year. Overall the population grew 25.87% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pittston town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.12% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Pittston town population grew the most, with an increase of 159 people (a 5.81% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Pittston town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 22 people (a 0.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pittston, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pittston town's population increased by 215 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 110 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 105 (3.38%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pittston, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pittston town increased by 568 (21.49%). The population was highest at 3,211 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,643 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.99%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)