Portsmouth, Rhode Island Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Portsmouth town was 17,659, a 1.26% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Portsmouth town's population was 17,884, an increase of 0.24% compared to a population of 17,842 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Portsmouth, Rhode Island population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Portsmouth town increased by 442. In this period, the peak population was 17,884 in the year 2021. 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 17,217 - -
2001 17,246 29 0.17%
2002 17,343 97 0.56%
2003 17,339 -4 -0.02%
2004 17,232 -107 -0.62%
2005 17,050 -182 -1.06%
2006 17,014 -36 -0.21%
2007 17,050 36 0.21%
2008 16,955 -95 -0.56%
2009 16,845 -110 -0.65%
2010 17,393 548 3.25%
2011 17,397 4 0.02%
2012 17,399 2 0.01%
2013 17,465 66 0.38%
2014 17,477 12 0.07%
2015 17,443 -34 -0.19%
2016 17,462 19 0.11%
2017 17,464 2 0.01%
2018 17,351 -113 -0.65%
2019 17,248 -103 -0.59%
2020 17,842 594 3.44%
2021 17,884 42 0.24%
2022 17,659 -225 -1.26%
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Portsmouth, Rhode Island population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Portsmouth town's population increased by 176 (1.02%), 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, Portsmouth town's population increased by 449 (2.58%), 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 Portsmouth town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Portsmouth town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 17,659. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Portsmouth town's population peaked in year 2021 at 17,884.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Portsmouth town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 16,845.

Portsmouth, Rhode Island annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Portsmouth town grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Portsmouth town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population grew 2.57% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Portsmouth town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Portsmouth town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.12% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 183. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Portsmouth town's population grew the most with an increase of 594 (3.44%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Portsmouth town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 225 (-1.26%).

Things to know

Is Portsmouth, Rhode Island population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Portsmouth town's population decreased by 183 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 42 (0.24%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 225 (1.26%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Portsmouth, Rhode Island changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Portsmouth town increased by 194 (1.11%). The population was highest at 17,884 in the year 2021 and lowest at 17,248 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.16%.

References

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Portsmouth, Rhode Island Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Portsmouth town 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 Portsmouth town 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 Portsmouth town was 17,659, a 1.26% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Portsmouth town population was 17,884, an increase of 0.24% compared to a population of 17,842 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Portsmouth town increased by 442. In this period, the peak population was 17,884 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Portsmouth town 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 Portsmouth town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Portsmouth town 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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