Westport Island, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Westport Island town decreased by 1. In this period, the peak population was 827 in the year 2007. 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 | 750 | - | - |
| 2001 | 767 | 17 | 2.27% |
| 2002 | 785 | 18 | 2.35% |
| 2003 | 796 | 11 | 1.40% |
| 2004 | 808 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 2005 | 816 | 8 | 0.99% |
| 2006 | 821 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 2007 | 827 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 2008 | 818 | -9 | -1.09% |
| 2009 | 811 | -7 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 711 | -100 | -12.33% |
| 2011 | 713 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 711 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 711 | - | - |
| 2014 | 711 | - | - |
| 2015 | 705 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 710 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 716 | 6 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 720 | 4 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 729 | 9 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 716 | -13 | -1.78% |
| 2021 | 734 | 18 | 2.51% |
| 2022 | 742 | 8 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 749 | 7 | 0.94% |
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Westport Island, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Westport Island town's population decreased by 39 (5.20%), 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, Westport Island town's population increased by 5 (0.70%), 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, Westport Island town's population increased by 33 (4.61%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Westport Island town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 749.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westport Island town's population peaked in year 2007 at 827.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westport Island town's population was lowest in year 2015 at 705.
Westport Island, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Westport Island town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Westport Island town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.13% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Westport Island town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.01% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Westport Island town population grew the most, with an increase of 18 people (a 2.35% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Westport Island town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 100 people (a 12.33% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Westport Island, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westport Island town's population increased by 15 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 8 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 7 (0.94%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Westport Island, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Westport Island town increased by 38 (5.34%). The population was highest at 749 in the year 2023 and lowest at 705 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)