Kennebec County, ME Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Kennebec County was 125,540, a 0.57% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kennebec County's population was 124,824, an increase of 0.80% compared to a population of 123,832 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Kennebec County, ME population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kennebec County increased by 8,363. In this period, the peak population was 125,540 in the year 2022. 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 117,177 - -
2001 117,993 816 0.7%
2002 118,537 544 0.46%
2003 119,418 881 0.74%
2004 120,154 736 0.62%
2005 120,742 588 0.49%
2006 121,197 455 0.38%
2007 121,393 196 0.16%
2008 121,708 315 0.26%
2009 121,560 -148 -0.12%
2010 122,074 514 0.42%
2011 121,801 -273 -0.22%
2012 121,610 -191 -0.16%
2013 121,167 -443 -0.36%
2014 121,277 110 0.09%
2015 121,063 -214 -0.18%
2016 121,538 475 0.39%
2017 121,970 432 0.36%
2018 122,086 116 0.1%
2019 122,241 155 0.13%
2020 123,832 1,591 1.3%
2021 124,824 992 0.8%
2022 125,540 716 0.57%
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Kennebec County, ME population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Kennebec County's population increased by 4,897 (4.18%), 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, Kennebec County's population increased by 1,758 (1.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Kennebec County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Kennebec County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 125,540. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kennebec County's population peaked in year 2022 at 125,540.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kennebec County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 117,177.

Kennebec County, ME annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Kennebec County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Kennebec County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.14% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Kennebec County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Kennebec County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.32% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,708. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Kennebec County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,591 (1.30%).

While from 2012 and 2013, Kennebec County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 443 (-0.36%).

Things to know

Is Kennebec County, ME population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kennebec County's population increased by 1,708 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 992 (0.80%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 716 (0.57%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Kennebec County, ME changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Kennebec County increased by 4,373 (3.61%). The population was highest at 125,540 in the year 2022 and lowest at 121,063 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.32%.

References

Datasets

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Kennebec County, ME Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kennebec County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Kennebec County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Kennebec County was 125,540, a 0.57% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kennebec County population was 124,824, an increase of 0.80% compared to a population of 123,832 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kennebec County increased by 8,363. In this period, the peak population was 125,540 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Kennebec County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Kennebec County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Kennebec County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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