Athol, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Athol town increased by 569. In this period, the peak population was 11,941 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 | 11,368 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,493 | 125 | 1.10% |
| 2002 | 11,604 | 111 | 0.97% |
| 2003 | 11,685 | 81 | 0.70% |
| 2004 | 11,700 | 15 | 0.13% |
| 2005 | 11,698 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2006 | 11,708 | 10 | 0.09% |
| 2007 | 11,727 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 2008 | 11,770 | 43 | 0.37% |
| 2009 | 11,823 | 53 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 11,616 | -207 | -1.75% |
| 2011 | 11,629 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 11,660 | 31 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 11,679 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 11,679 | - | - |
| 2015 | 11,675 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 11,668 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 11,712 | 44 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 11,731 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 11,713 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 11,930 | 217 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 11,941 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 11,923 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 11,937 | 14 | 0.12% |
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Athol, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Athol town's population increased by 248 (2.18%), 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, Athol town's population increased by 314 (2.70%), 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, Athol town's population increased by 7 (0.06%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Athol town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,937.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athol town's population peaked in year 2021 at 11,941.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athol town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,368.
Athol, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Athol town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Athol town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.22% per year. Overall the population grew 5.01% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Athol town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.22% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Athol town population grew the most, with an increase of 217 people (a 1.85% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Athol town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 207 people (a 1.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Athol, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Athol town's population decreased by 4 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 18 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 14 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Athol, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Athol town increased by 258 (2.21%). The population was highest at 11,941 in the year 2021 and lowest at 11,668 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)