Wilton, Connecticut Population by Year

In 2021, the population of Wilton town was 18,460, a 0.05% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Wilton town's population was 18,451, an increase of 0.50% compared to a population of 18,359 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wilton, Connecticut population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Wilton town increased by 782. In this period, the peak population was 18,639 in the year 2015. 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 17,678 - -
2001 17,794 116 0.66%
2002 17,812 18 0.1%
2003 17,848 36 0.2%
2004 17,856 8 0.04%
2005 17,824 -32 -0.18%
2006 17,716 -108 -0.61%
2007 17,712 -4 -0.02%
2008 17,773 61 0.34%
2009 17,855 82 0.46%
2010 18,056 201 1.13%
2011 18,472 416 2.3%
2012 18,609 137 0.74%
2013 18,604 -5 -0.03%
2014 18,632 28 0.15%
2015 18,639 7 0.04%
2016 18,538 -101 -0.54%
2017 18,451 -87 -0.47%
2018 18,420 -31 -0.17%
2019 18,359 -61 -0.33%
2020 18,451 92 0.5%
2021 18,460 9 0.05%
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Wilton, Connecticut population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, Wilton town's population increased by 378 (2.14%), 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 increased by 395 (2.19%), 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 Wilton town's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wilton town's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 18,460. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Wilton town's population peaked in year 2015 at 18,639.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Wilton town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 17,678.

Wilton, Connecticut annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of Wilton town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2021, Wilton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population grew 4.42% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows Wilton town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wilton town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was 0.21% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 101. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2010 to 2011, Wilton town's population grew the most with an increase of 416 (2.30%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Wilton town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 108 (-0.61%).

Things to know

Is Wilton, Connecticut population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilton town's population increased by 101 between 2019 and 2021. The increase was 92 (0.50%) between 2019 and 2020; and increase of 9 (0.05%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of Wilton, Connecticut changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of Wilton town decreased by 149 (0.80%). The population was highest at 18,639 in the year 2015 and lowest at 18,359 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.01%.

References

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Wilton, Connecticut Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wilton 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 Wilton 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 2021, the population of Wilton town was 18,460, a 0.05% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Wilton town population was 18,451, an increase of 0.50% compared to a population of 18,359 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Wilton town increased by 782. In this period, the peak population was 18,639 in the year 2015. 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).

Wilton 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 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Wilton town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Wilton 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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