Ashland, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ashland town increased by 3,793. In this period, the peak population was 18,835 in the year 2020. 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 | 14,798 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,003 | 205 | 1.39% |
| 2002 | 15,079 | 76 | 0.51% |
| 2003 | 15,133 | 54 | 0.36% |
| 2004 | 15,082 | -51 | -0.34% |
| 2005 | 15,050 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2006 | 15,000 | -50 | -0.33% |
| 2007 | 15,038 | 38 | 0.25% |
| 2008 | 15,121 | 83 | 0.55% |
| 2009 | 15,342 | 221 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 16,669 | 1,327 | 8.65% |
| 2011 | 16,855 | 186 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 17,051 | 196 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 17,201 | 150 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 17,351 | 150 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 17,579 | 228 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 17,604 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 17,801 | 197 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 17,822 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 17,817 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 18,835 | 1,018 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 18,640 | -195 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 18,572 | -68 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 18,591 | 19 | 0.10% |
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Ashland, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ashland town's population increased by 1,871 (12.64%), 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, Ashland town's population increased by 2,166 (12.99%), 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, Ashland town's population decreased by 244 (1.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ashland town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,591.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ashland town's population peaked in year 2020 at 18,835.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ashland town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,798.
Ashland, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ashland town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ashland town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.11% per year. Overall the population grew 25.63% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ashland town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.11% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Ashland town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,327 people (a 8.65% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Ashland town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 195 people (a 1.04% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ashland, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ashland town's population decreased by 49 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 68 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 19 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ashland, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ashland town increased by 1,390 (8.08%). The population was highest at 18,835 in the year 2020 and lowest at 17,351 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.80%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)