The population of a small town is growing exponentially. The table shows the population at different times , in years, since the beginning of the year 2000.
| Year (t) | Population (P) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 15,000 |
| 1 | 15,450 |
| 2 | 15,913.5 |
Based on the data, what is the annual percentage increase in the town's population? (Disregard the % symbol when entering your answer.)
