Shapleigh, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Shapleigh town increased by 673. In this period, the peak population was 3,003 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 | 2,330 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,376 | 46 | 1.97% |
| 2002 | 2,422 | 46 | 1.94% |
| 2003 | 2,451 | 29 | 1.20% |
| 2004 | 2,472 | 21 | 0.86% |
| 2005 | 2,480 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2006 | 2,480 | - | - |
| 2007 | 2,492 | 12 | 0.48% |
| 2008 | 2,512 | 20 | 0.80% |
| 2009 | 2,519 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,667 | 148 | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 2,673 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,672 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,670 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 2,683 | 13 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 2,695 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 2,707 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 2,727 | 20 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 2,740 | 13 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 2,758 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 2,924 | 166 | 6.02% |
| 2021 | 2,970 | 46 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 2,987 | 17 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 3,003 | 16 | 0.54% |
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Shapleigh, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Shapleigh town's population increased by 337 (14.46%), 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, Shapleigh town's population increased by 257 (9.64%), 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, Shapleigh town's population increased by 79 (2.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Shapleigh town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,003.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shapleigh town's population peaked in year 2023 at 3,003.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shapleigh town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 2,330.
Shapleigh, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Shapleigh town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Shapleigh town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.26% per year. Overall the population grew 28.88% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Shapleigh town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.26% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Shapleigh town population grew the most, with an increase of 166 people (a 6.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Shapleigh town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2 people (a 0.07% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Shapleigh, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Shapleigh town's population increased by 33 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 17 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 16 (0.54%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Shapleigh, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Shapleigh town increased by 333 (12.47%). The population was highest at 3,003 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,683 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)