Alford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Alford town increased by 79. In this period, the peak population was 499 in the year 2011. 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 | 402 | - | - |
| 2001 | 399 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2002 | 396 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2003 | 395 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2004 | 395 | - | - |
| 2005 | 398 | 3 | 0.76% |
| 2006 | 398 | - | - |
| 2007 | 398 | - | - |
| 2008 | 398 | - | - |
| 2009 | 399 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 498 | 99 | 24.81% |
| 2011 | 499 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 499 | - | - |
| 2013 | 497 | -2 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 498 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 496 | -2 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 494 | -2 | -0.40% |
| 2017 | 492 | -2 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 492 | - | - |
| 2019 | 489 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 486 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 486 | - | - |
| 2022 | 483 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 481 | -2 | -0.41% |
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Alford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Alford town's population increased by 96 (23.88%), 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, Alford town's population decreased by 12 (2.41%), 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, Alford town's population decreased by 5 (1.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Alford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 481.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alford town's population peaked in year 2011 at 499.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alford town's population was lowest in year 2003 at 395.
Alford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Alford town grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Alford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.85% per year. Overall the population grew 19.65% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Alford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.85% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Alford town population grew the most, with an increase of 99 people (a 24.81% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Alford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3 people (a 0.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Alford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alford town's population decreased by 5 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 3 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2 (0.41%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Alford, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Alford town decreased by 16 (3.22%). The population was highest at 498 in the year 2010 and lowest at 481 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.33%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)