Waterboro, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Waterboro town increased by 1,827. In this period, the peak population was 8,104 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 | 6,277 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,526 | 249 | 3.97% |
| 2002 | 6,757 | 231 | 3.54% |
| 2003 | 6,985 | 228 | 3.37% |
| 2004 | 7,133 | 148 | 2.12% |
| 2005 | 7,177 | 44 | 0.62% |
| 2006 | 7,242 | 65 | 0.91% |
| 2007 | 7,277 | 35 | 0.48% |
| 2008 | 7,309 | 32 | 0.44% |
| 2009 | 7,321 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 7,692 | 371 | 5.07% |
| 2011 | 7,717 | 25 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 7,720 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 7,716 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 7,741 | 25 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 7,739 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 7,785 | 46 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 7,838 | 53 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 7,896 | 58 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 7,963 | 67 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 7,947 | -16 | -0.20% |
| 2021 | 8,050 | 103 | 1.30% |
| 2022 | 8,085 | 35 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 8,104 | 19 | 0.24% |
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Waterboro, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Waterboro town's population increased by 1,415 (22.54%), 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, Waterboro town's population increased by 255 (3.32%), 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, Waterboro town's population increased by 157 (1.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Waterboro town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,104.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waterboro town's population peaked in year 2023 at 8,104.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waterboro town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,277.
Waterboro, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Waterboro town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Waterboro town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.27% per year. Overall the population grew 29.11% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Waterboro town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.27% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Waterboro town population grew the most, with an increase of 371 people (a 5.07% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Waterboro town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 16 people (a 0.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Waterboro, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Waterboro town's population increased by 54 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 35 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 19 (0.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Waterboro, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Waterboro town increased by 388 (5.03%). The population was highest at 8,104 in the year 2023 and lowest at 7,739 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)