Whitefield, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Whitefield town increased by 197. In this period, the peak population was 2,477 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 | 2,280 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,294 | 14 | 0.61% |
| 2002 | 2,291 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2003 | 2,288 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2004 | 2,284 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2005 | 2,256 | -28 | -1.23% |
| 2006 | 2,235 | -21 | -0.93% |
| 2007 | 2,213 | -22 | -0.98% |
| 2008 | 2,193 | -20 | -0.90% |
| 2009 | 2,175 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 2,291 | 116 | 5.33% |
| 2011 | 2,277 | -14 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 2,265 | -12 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,266 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,254 | -12 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 2,247 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 2,252 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 2,261 | 9 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 2,272 | 11 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 2,283 | 11 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 2,405 | 122 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 2,469 | 64 | 2.66% |
| 2022 | 2,475 | 6 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 2,477 | 2 | 0.08% |
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Whitefield, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Whitefield town's population increased by 11 (0.48%), 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, Whitefield town's population increased by 114 (4.98%), 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, Whitefield town's population increased by 72 (2.99%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Whitefield town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,477.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Whitefield town's population peaked in year 2023 at 2,477.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Whitefield town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 2,175.
Whitefield, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Whitefield town grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Whitefield town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population grew 8.64% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Whitefield town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Whitefield town population grew the most, with an increase of 122 people (a 5.34% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Whitefield town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 28 people (a 1.23% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Whitefield, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Whitefield town's population increased by 8 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 6 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Whitefield, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Whitefield town increased by 211 (9.31%). The population was highest at 2,477 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,247 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.91%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)