Wainwright, AK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wainwright increased by 47. In this period, the peak population was 625 in the year 2021. 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 | 544 | - | - |
| 2001 | 535 | -9 | -1.65% |
| 2002 | 526 | -9 | -1.68% |
| 2003 | 525 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2004 | 513 | -12 | -2.29% |
| 2005 | 502 | -11 | -2.14% |
| 2006 | 491 | -11 | -2.19% |
| 2007 | 489 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2008 | 495 | 6 | 1.23% |
| 2009 | 498 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 559 | 61 | 12.25% |
| 2011 | 566 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 578 | 12 | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 586 | 8 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 585 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 586 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 577 | -9 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 587 | 10 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 590 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 588 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 624 | 36 | 6.12% |
| 2021 | 625 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 608 | -17 | -2.72% |
| 2023 | 591 | -17 | -2.80% |
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Wainwright, AK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wainwright's population increased by 15 (2.76%), 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, Wainwright's population increased by 65 (11.63%), 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, Wainwright's population decreased by 33 (5.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wainwright's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 591.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wainwright's population peaked in year 2021 at 625.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wainwright's population was lowest in year 2007 at 489.
Wainwright, AK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wainwright grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wainwright had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population grew 8.64% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wainwright annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Wainwright population grew the most, with an increase of 61 people (a 12.25% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Wainwright population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 17 people (a 2.72% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wainwright, AK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wainwright's population decreased by 34 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 17 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 17 (2.80%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wainwright, AK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wainwright increased by 5 (0.85%). The population was highest at 625 in the year 2021 and lowest at 577 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.11%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)