Richmond, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richmond town increased by 778. In this period, the peak population was 8,165 in the year 2021. 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 | 7,355 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,499 | 144 | 1.96% |
| 2002 | 7,652 | 153 | 2.04% |
| 2003 | 7,746 | 94 | 1.23% |
| 2004 | 7,813 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2005 | 7,840 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2006 | 7,833 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2007 | 7,784 | -49 | -0.63% |
| 2008 | 7,767 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2009 | 7,754 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 7,707 | -47 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 7,663 | -44 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 7,630 | -33 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 7,618 | -12 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 7,599 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 7,614 | 15 | 0.20% |
| 2016 | 7,601 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 7,651 | 50 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 7,704 | 53 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 7,761 | 57 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 8,056 | 295 | 3.80% |
| 2021 | 8,165 | 109 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 8,143 | -22 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 8,133 | -10 | -0.12% |
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Richmond, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Richmond town's population increased by 352 (4.79%), 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, Richmond town's population increased by 349 (4.53%), 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, Richmond town's population increased by 77 (0.96%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Richmond town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,133.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richmond town's population peaked in year 2021 at 8,165.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richmond town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,355.
Richmond, Rhode Island annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Richmond town grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Richmond town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.46% per year. Overall the population grew 10.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Richmond town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.46% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Richmond town population grew the most, with an increase of 295 people (a 3.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Richmond town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 49 people (a 0.63% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Richmond, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Richmond town's population decreased by 32 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 22 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 10 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Richmond, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Richmond town increased by 515 (6.76%). The population was highest at 8,165 in the year 2021 and lowest at 7,599 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.66%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)