Sheldon, Vermont population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sheldon town increased by 171. In this period, the peak population was 2,322 in the year 2009. 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 | 1,999 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,022 | 23 | 1.15% |
| 2002 | 2,051 | 29 | 1.43% |
| 2003 | 2,117 | 66 | 3.22% |
| 2004 | 2,181 | 64 | 3.02% |
| 2005 | 2,236 | 55 | 2.52% |
| 2006 | 2,288 | 52 | 2.33% |
| 2007 | 2,309 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 2008 | 2,321 | 12 | 0.52% |
| 2009 | 2,322 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,170 | -152 | -6.55% |
| 2011 | 2,189 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 2,193 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 2,196 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,213 | 17 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 2,217 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,219 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 2,211 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 2,220 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 2,217 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 2,145 | -72 | -3.25% |
| 2021 | 2,152 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 2,163 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 2,170 | 7 | 0.32% |
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Sheldon, Vermont population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sheldon town's population increased by 171 (8.55%), 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, Sheldon town's population decreased by 25 (1.15%), 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, Sheldon town's population increased by 25 (1.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sheldon town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,170.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sheldon town's population peaked in year 2009 at 2,322.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sheldon town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,999.
Sheldon, Vermont annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sheldon town grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sheldon town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sheldon town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.37% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Sheldon town population grew the most, with an increase of 66 people (a 3.22% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sheldon town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 152 people (a 6.55% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sheldon, Vermont population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sheldon town's population increased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 11 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 7 (0.32%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sheldon, Vermont changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sheldon town decreased by 26 (1.18%). The population was highest at 2,220 in the year 2018 and lowest at 2,145 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.11%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)