Smithsburg, MD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Smithsburg increased by 976. In this period, the peak population was 3,149 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 | 2,173 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,238 | 65 | 2.99% |
| 2002 | 2,341 | 103 | 4.60% |
| 2003 | 2,603 | 262 | 11.19% |
| 2004 | 2,730 | 127 | 4.88% |
| 2005 | 2,864 | 134 | 4.91% |
| 2006 | 2,906 | 42 | 1.47% |
| 2007 | 2,916 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2008 | 2,914 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2009 | 2,912 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,995 | 83 | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 2,999 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,001 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 3,002 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 2,991 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,981 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 2,979 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 2,981 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 2,979 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 2,974 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 2,986 | 12 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 3,076 | 90 | 3.01% |
| 2022 | 3,113 | 37 | 1.20% |
| 2023 | 3,149 | 36 | 1.16% |
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Smithsburg, MD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Smithsburg's population increased by 822 (37.83%), 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, Smithsburg's population decreased by 9 (0.30%), 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, Smithsburg's population increased by 163 (5.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Smithsburg's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,149.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithsburg's population peaked in year 2023 at 3,149.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithsburg's population was lowest in year 2000 at 2,173.
Smithsburg, MD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Smithsburg grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Smithsburg had an average annual population growth rate of 1.95% per year. Overall the population grew 44.91% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Smithsburg annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.95% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Smithsburg population grew the most, with an increase of 262 people (a 11.19% year-on-year increase)..
From 2013 to 2014 Smithsburg population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 11 people (a 0.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Smithsburg, MD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Smithsburg's population increased by 73 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 37 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 36 (1.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Smithsburg, MD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Smithsburg increased by 147 (4.90%). The population was highest at 3,149 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,974 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)