Smithfield, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Smithfield town increased by 1,394. In this period, the peak population was 22,113 in the year 2020. 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 | 20,696 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,897 | 201 | 0.97% |
| 2002 | 21,202 | 305 | 1.46% |
| 2003 | 21,470 | 268 | 1.26% |
| 2004 | 21,861 | 391 | 1.82% |
| 2005 | 21,897 | 36 | 0.16% |
| 2006 | 21,899 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2007 | 21,948 | 49 | 0.22% |
| 2008 | 22,004 | 56 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 21,981 | -23 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 21,400 | -581 | -2.64% |
| 2011 | 21,518 | 118 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 21,449 | -69 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 21,392 | -57 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 21,435 | 43 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 21,536 | 101 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 21,706 | 170 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 21,615 | -91 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 21,740 | 125 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 21,834 | 94 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 22,113 | 279 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 22,099 | -14 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 21,997 | -102 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 22,090 | 93 | 0.42% |
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Smithfield, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Smithfield town's population increased by 704 (3.40%), 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, Smithfield town's population increased by 713 (3.33%), 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, Smithfield town's population decreased by 23 (0.10%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Smithfield town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 22,090.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithfield town's population peaked in year 2020 at 22,113.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithfield town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,696.
Smithfield, Rhode Island annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Smithfield town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Smithfield town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population grew 6.74% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Smithfield town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Smithfield town population grew the most, with an increase of 391 people (a 1.82% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Smithfield town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 581 people (a 2.64% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Smithfield, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Smithfield town's population decreased by 9 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 102 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 93 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Smithfield, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Smithfield town increased by 698 (3.26%). The population was highest at 22,113 in the year 2020 and lowest at 21,435 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)