Washington, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washington town increased by 238. In this period, the peak population was 1,611 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 | 1,348 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,366 | 18 | 1.34% |
| 2002 | 1,379 | 13 | 0.95% |
| 2003 | 1,386 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2004 | 1,399 | 13 | 0.94% |
| 2005 | 1,425 | 26 | 1.86% |
| 2006 | 1,427 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 1,414 | -13 | -0.91% |
| 2008 | 1,408 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2009 | 1,395 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 1,527 | 132 | 9.46% |
| 2011 | 1,531 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,527 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,524 | -3 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 1,531 | 7 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 1,528 | -3 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 1,524 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,520 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,516 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 1,517 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,595 | 78 | 5.14% |
| 2021 | 1,611 | 16 | 1.00% |
| 2022 | 1,606 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,586 | -20 | -1.25% |
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Washington, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washington town's population increased by 179 (13.28%), 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 68 (4.45%), 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, Washington town's population decreased by 9 (0.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washington town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,586.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington town's population peaked in year 2021 at 1,611.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,348.
Washington, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washington town grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washington town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 17.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washington town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Washington town population grew the most, with an increase of 132 people (a 9.46% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Washington town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 20 people (a 1.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washington, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington town's population decreased by 25 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 5 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 20 (1.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washington, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washington town increased by 62 (4.07%). The population was highest at 1,611 in the year 2021 and lowest at 1,516 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)