Portland, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Portland town decreased by 1,615. In this period, the peak population was 5,582 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 | 5,582 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,510 | -72 | -1.29% |
| 2002 | 5,541 | 31 | 0.56% |
| 2003 | 5,351 | -190 | -3.43% |
| 2004 | 5,401 | 50 | 0.93% |
| 2005 | 5,340 | -61 | -1.13% |
| 2006 | 5,325 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2007 | 5,345 | 20 | 0.38% |
| 2008 | 5,090 | -255 | -4.77% |
| 2009 | 5,053 | -37 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,872 | -181 | -3.58% |
| 2011 | 5,024 | 152 | 3.12% |
| 2012 | 4,930 | -94 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 4,909 | -21 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 4,811 | -98 | -2.00% |
| 2015 | 4,721 | -90 | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 4,647 | -74 | -1.57% |
| 2017 | 4,652 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 4,632 | -20 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 4,563 | -69 | -1.49% |
| 2020 | 4,162 | -401 | -8.79% |
| 2021 | 3,657 | -505 | -12.13% |
| 2022 | 4,017 | 360 | 9.84% |
| 2023 | 3,967 | -50 | -1.24% |
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Portland, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Portland town's population decreased by 710 (12.72%), 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, Portland town's population decreased by 710 (14.57%), 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, Portland town's population decreased by 195 (4.69%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Portland town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,967.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Portland town's population peaked in year 2000 at 5,582.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Portland town's population was lowest in year 2021 at 3,657.
Portland, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Portland town grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Portland town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.26% per year. Overall the population shrank 28.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Portland town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.26% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Portland town population grew the most, with an increase of 360 people (a 9.84% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Portland town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 505 people (a 12.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Portland, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Portland town's population increased by 310 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 360 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 50 (1.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Portland, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Portland town decreased by 942 (19.19%). The population was highest at 4,811 in the year 2014 and lowest at 3,657 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.96%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)