Washington, Connecticut Population by Year

In 2021, the population of Washington town was 3,633, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Washington town's population was 3,628, an increase of 5.80% compared to a population of 3,429 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Washington, Connecticut population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Washington town decreased by 24. In this period, the peak population was 3,707 in the year 2009. 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 3,657 - -
2001 3,672 15 0.41%
2002 3,687 15 0.41%
2003 3,693 6 0.16%
2004 3,694 1 0.03%
2005 3,682 -12 -0.32%
2006 3,699 17 0.46%
2007 3,705 6 0.16%
2008 3,704 -1 -0.03%
2009 3,707 3 0.08%
2010 3,576 -131 -3.53%
2011 3,562 -14 -0.39%
2012 3,540 -22 -0.62%
2013 3,528 -12 -0.34%
2014 3,501 -27 -0.77%
2015 3,487 -14 -0.4%
2016 3,465 -22 -0.63%
2017 3,446 -19 -0.55%
2018 3,437 -9 -0.26%
2019 3,429 -8 -0.23%
2020 3,628 199 5.8%
2021 3,633 5 0.14%
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Washington, Connecticut population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, Washington town's population decreased by 81 (2.21%), 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, Washington town's population increased by 52 (1.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Washington town's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Washington town's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 3,633. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Washington town's population peaked in year 2009 at 3,707.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Washington town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 3,429.

Washington, Connecticut annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of Washington town grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2021, Washington town had an average annual population growth rate of -0.03% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.66% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows Washington town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Washington town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was -0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 204. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Washington town's population grew the most with an increase of 199 (5.80%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Washington town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 131 (-3.53%).

Things to know

Is Washington, Connecticut population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington town's population increased by 204 between 2019 and 2021. The increase was 199 (5.80%) between 2019 and 2020; and increase of 5 (0.14%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of Washington, Connecticut changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of Washington town increased by 93 (2.63%). The population was highest at 3,633 in the year 2021 and lowest at 3,429 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.21%.

References

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Washington, Connecticut Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Washington town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Washington town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2021, the population of Washington town was 3,633, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Washington town population was 3,628, an increase of 5.80% compared to a population of 3,429 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Washington town decreased by 24. In this period, the peak population was 3,707 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Washington town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Washington town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Washington town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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