Van Buren, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Van Buren town decreased by 586. In this period, the peak population was 2,646 in the year 2000. 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 | 2,646 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,606 | -40 | -1.51% |
| 2002 | 2,605 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2003 | 2,579 | -26 | -1.00% |
| 2004 | 2,509 | -70 | -2.71% |
| 2005 | 2,551 | 42 | 1.67% |
| 2006 | 2,543 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2007 | 2,518 | -25 | -0.98% |
| 2008 | 2,512 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2009 | 2,497 | -15 | -0.60% |
| 2010 | 2,166 | -331 | -13.26% |
| 2011 | 2,156 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,137 | -19 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 2,109 | -28 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 2,088 | -21 | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 2,070 | -18 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 2,037 | -33 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 2,010 | -27 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 2,006 | -4 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 1,997 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 2,040 | 43 | 2.15% |
| 2021 | 2,063 | 23 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 2,063 | - | - |
| 2023 | 2,060 | -3 | -0.15% |
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Van Buren, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Van Buren town's population decreased by 480 (18.14%), 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, Van Buren town's population decreased by 126 (5.82%), 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, Van Buren town's population increased by 20 (0.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Van Buren town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,060.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Buren town's population peaked in year 2000 at 2,646.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Buren town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 1,997.
Van Buren, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Van Buren town grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Van Buren town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.96% per year. Overall the population shrank 22.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Van Buren town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.96% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Van Buren town population grew the most, with an increase of 43 people (a 2.15% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Van Buren town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 331 people (a 13.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Van Buren, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Van Buren town's population decreased by 3 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 0 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 3 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Van Buren, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Van Buren town decreased by 49 (2.32%). The population was highest at 2,088 in the year 2014 and lowest at 1,997 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)