Waterford, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Waterford town increased by 169. In this period, the peak population was 1,633 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 | 1,464 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,472 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2002 | 1,490 | 18 | 1.22% |
| 2003 | 1,497 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 2004 | 1,505 | 8 | 0.53% |
| 2005 | 1,506 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2006 | 1,511 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2007 | 1,520 | 9 | 0.60% |
| 2008 | 1,522 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2009 | 1,510 | -12 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 1,546 | 36 | 2.38% |
| 2011 | 1,548 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,541 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 1,541 | - | - |
| 2014 | 1,548 | 7 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 1,549 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,555 | 6 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 1,571 | 16 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 1,576 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 1,589 | 13 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 1,574 | -15 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 1,600 | 26 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 1,625 | 25 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 1,633 | 8 | 0.49% |
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Waterford, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Waterford town's population increased by 82 (5.60%), 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, Waterford town's population increased by 28 (1.81%), 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, Waterford town's population increased by 59 (3.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Waterford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,633.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waterford town's population peaked in year 2023 at 1,633.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waterford town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,464.
Waterford, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Waterford town grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Waterford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Waterford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Waterford town population grew the most, with an increase of 36 people (a 2.38% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Waterford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 15 people (a 0.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Waterford, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Waterford town's population increased by 33 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 25 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 8 (0.49%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Waterford, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Waterford town increased by 92 (5.97%). The population was highest at 1,633 in the year 2023 and lowest at 1,548 in the year 2011. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)