Smithtown, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Smithtown town decreased by 433. In this period, the peak population was 118,627 in the year 2004. 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 | 115,893 | - | - |
| 2001 | 116,970 | 1,077 | 0.93% |
| 2002 | 117,536 | 566 | 0.48% |
| 2003 | 118,274 | 738 | 0.63% |
| 2004 | 118,627 | 353 | 0.30% |
| 2005 | 118,140 | -487 | -0.41% |
| 2006 | 116,887 | -1,253 | -1.06% |
| 2007 | 116,574 | -313 | -0.27% |
| 2008 | 116,583 | 9 | 0.01% |
| 2009 | 117,053 | 470 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 117,862 | 809 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 118,197 | 335 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 118,044 | -153 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 118,042 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2014 | 117,789 | -253 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 117,465 | -324 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 116,950 | -515 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 116,673 | -277 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 116,534 | -139 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 116,167 | -367 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 115,897 | -270 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 116,456 | 559 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 115,928 | -528 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 115,460 | -468 | -0.40% |
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Smithtown, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Smithtown town's population increased by 1,969 (1.70%), 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, Smithtown town's population decreased by 1,965 (1.67%), 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, Smithtown town's population decreased by 437 (0.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Smithtown town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 115,460.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithtown town's population peaked in year 2004 at 118,627.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithtown town's population was lowest in year 2023 at 115,460.
Smithtown, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Smithtown town grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Smithtown town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.37% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Smithtown town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.02% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Smithtown town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,077 people (a 0.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Smithtown town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,253 people (a 1.06% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Smithtown, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Smithtown town's population decreased by 996 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 528 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 468 (0.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Smithtown, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Smithtown town decreased by 2,582 (2.19%). The population was highest at 117,789 in the year 2014 and lowest at 115,460 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)