Wilton, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilton town decreased by 250. In this period, the peak population was 4,197 in the year 2006. 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 | 4,122 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,124 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2002 | 4,185 | 61 | 1.48% |
| 2003 | 4,174 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2004 | 4,177 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2005 | 4,179 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2006 | 4,197 | 18 | 0.43% |
| 2007 | 4,194 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2008 | 4,172 | -22 | -0.52% |
| 2009 | 4,172 | - | - |
| 2010 | 4,107 | -65 | -1.56% |
| 2011 | 4,104 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,091 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 4,077 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 4,025 | -52 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 3,982 | -43 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 3,977 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 3,942 | -35 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 3,925 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 3,944 | 19 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 3,832 | -112 | -2.84% |
| 2021 | 3,867 | 35 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 3,866 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 3,872 | 6 | 0.16% |
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Wilton, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilton town's population decreased by 15 (0.36%), 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, Wilton town's population decreased by 275 (6.70%), 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, Wilton town's population increased by 40 (1.04%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilton town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,872.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilton town's population peaked in year 2006 at 4,197.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilton town's population was lowest in year 2020 at 3,832.
Wilton, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilton town grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilton town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Wilton town population grew the most, with an increase of 61 people (a 1.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wilton town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 112 people (a 2.84% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilton, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilton town's population increased by 5 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 6 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilton, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilton town decreased by 205 (5.03%). The population was highest at 4,025 in the year 2014 and lowest at 3,832 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.51%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)