Waldo County, ME population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Waldo County increased by 4,178. In this period, the peak population was 40,620 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 | 36,442 | - | - |
| 2001 | 37,022 | 580 | 1.59% |
| 2002 | 37,549 | 527 | 1.42% |
| 2003 | 37,889 | 340 | 0.91% |
| 2004 | 38,125 | 236 | 0.62% |
| 2005 | 38,289 | 164 | 0.43% |
| 2006 | 38,653 | 364 | 0.95% |
| 2007 | 38,625 | -28 | -0.07% |
| 2008 | 38,499 | -126 | -0.33% |
| 2009 | 38,488 | -11 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 38,824 | 336 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 38,865 | 41 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 38,934 | 69 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 39,041 | 107 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 39,056 | 15 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 39,143 | 87 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 39,468 | 325 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 39,791 | 323 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 39,678 | -113 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 39,755 | 77 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 39,658 | -97 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 39,978 | 320 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 40,255 | 277 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 40,620 | 365 | 0.91% |
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Waldo County, ME population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Waldo County's population increased by 2,382 (6.54%), 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, Waldo County's population increased by 834 (2.15%), 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, Waldo County's population increased by 962 (2.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Waldo County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 40,620.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waldo County's population peaked in year 2023 at 40,620.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waldo County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 36,442.
Waldo County, ME annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Waldo County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Waldo County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Waldo County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Waldo County population grew the most, with an increase of 580 people (a 1.59% year-on-year increase)..
From 2007 to 2008 Waldo County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 126 people (a 0.33% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Waldo County, ME population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Waldo County's population increased by 642 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 277 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 365 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Waldo County, ME changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Waldo County increased by 1,579 (4.04%). The population was highest at 40,620 in the year 2023 and lowest at 39,056 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)