Sanibel, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sanibel increased by 248. In this period, the peak population was 7,413 in the year 2019. 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 | 6,080 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,143 | 63 | 1.04% |
| 2002 | 6,194 | 51 | 0.83% |
| 2003 | 6,183 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2004 | 6,139 | -44 | -0.71% |
| 2005 | 6,104 | -35 | -0.57% |
| 2006 | 5,847 | -257 | -4.21% |
| 2007 | 5,748 | -99 | -1.69% |
| 2008 | 5,706 | -42 | -0.73% |
| 2009 | 5,683 | -23 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 6,486 | 803 | 14.13% |
| 2011 | 6,587 | 101 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 6,708 | 121 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 6,851 | 143 | 2.13% |
| 2014 | 6,987 | 136 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 7,159 | 172 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 7,292 | 133 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 7,388 | 96 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 7,412 | 24 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 7,413 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 6,388 | -1,025 | -13.83% |
| 2021 | 6,437 | 49 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 6,487 | 50 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 6,328 | -159 | -2.45% |
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Sanibel, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sanibel's population increased by 406 (6.68%), 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, Sanibel's population decreased by 98 (1.51%), 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, Sanibel's population decreased by 60 (0.94%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sanibel's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,328.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sanibel's population peaked in year 2019 at 7,413.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sanibel's population was lowest in year 2009 at 5,683.
Sanibel, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sanibel grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sanibel had an average annual population growth rate of 0.18% per year. Overall the population grew 4.08% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sanibel annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.18% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Sanibel population grew the most, with an increase of 803 people (a 14.13% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Sanibel population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,025 people (a 13.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sanibel, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sanibel's population decreased by 109 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 50 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 159 (2.45%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sanibel, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sanibel decreased by 523 (7.63%). The population was highest at 7,413 in the year 2019 and lowest at 6,328 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.68%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)