Shirley, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Shirley town increased by 93. In this period, the peak population was 274 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 | 181 | - | - |
| 2001 | 181 | - | - |
| 2002 | 186 | 5 | 2.76% |
| 2003 | 191 | 5 | 2.69% |
| 2004 | 193 | 2 | 1.05% |
| 2005 | 194 | 1 | 0.52% |
| 2006 | 196 | 2 | 1.03% |
| 2007 | 199 | 3 | 1.53% |
| 2008 | 200 | 1 | 0.50% |
| 2009 | 199 | -1 | -0.50% |
| 2010 | 233 | 34 | 17.09% |
| 2011 | 231 | -2 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 231 | - | - |
| 2013 | 229 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 227 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 225 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 224 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 223 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 222 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 227 | 5 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 253 | 26 | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 262 | 9 | 3.56% |
| 2022 | 266 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 274 | 8 | 3.01% |
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Shirley, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Shirley town's population increased by 52 (28.73%), 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, Shirley town's population increased by 20 (8.58%), 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, Shirley town's population increased by 21 (8.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Shirley town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 274.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shirley town's population peaked in year 2023 at 274.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shirley town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 181.
Shirley, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Shirley town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Shirley town had an average annual population growth rate of 2.23% per year. Overall the population grew 51.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Shirley town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.23% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Shirley town population grew the most, with an increase of 34 people (a 17.09% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Shirley town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2 people (a 0.86% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Shirley, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Shirley town's population increased by 12 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 8 (3.01%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Shirley, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Shirley town increased by 45 (19.65%). The population was highest at 274 in the year 2023 and lowest at 222 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.87%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)