West Paris, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Paris town increased by 79. In this period, the peak population was 1,808 in the year 2010. 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 | 1,711 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,708 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2002 | 1,710 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2003 | 1,703 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2004 | 1,709 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2005 | 1,701 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2006 | 1,685 | -16 | -0.94% |
| 2007 | 1,675 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2008 | 1,662 | -13 | -0.78% |
| 2009 | 1,644 | -18 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 1,808 | 164 | 9.98% |
| 2011 | 1,803 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 1,790 | -13 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 1,779 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 1,773 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,763 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,757 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,755 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 1,692 | -63 | -3.59% |
| 2019 | 1,690 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 1,770 | 80 | 4.73% |
| 2021 | 1,783 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 1,789 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,790 | 1 | 0.06% |
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West Paris, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Paris town's population increased by 97 (5.67%), 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, West Paris town's population decreased by 38 (2.10%), 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, West Paris town's population increased by 20 (1.13%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Paris town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,790.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Paris town's population peaked in year 2010 at 1,808.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Paris town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 1,644.
West Paris, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Paris town grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Paris town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population grew 4.62% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Paris town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 West Paris town population grew the most, with an increase of 164 people (a 9.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2017 to 2018 West Paris town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 63 people (a 3.59% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Paris, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Paris town's population increased by 7 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 6 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Paris, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Paris town increased by 11 (0.62%). The population was highest at 1,790 in the year 2012 and lowest at 1,690 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)