Becket, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Becket town increased by 180. In this period, the peak population was 1,939 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 | 1,741 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,737 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2002 | 1,742 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2003 | 1,756 | 14 | 0.80% |
| 2004 | 1,766 | 10 | 0.57% |
| 2005 | 1,779 | 13 | 0.74% |
| 2006 | 1,791 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 2007 | 1,803 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 2008 | 1,803 | - | - |
| 2009 | 1,802 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,777 | -25 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 1,776 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,778 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 1,773 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 1,767 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,754 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 1,741 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 1,734 | -7 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 1,735 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 1,721 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 1,932 | 211 | 12.26% |
| 2021 | 1,939 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,932 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,921 | -11 | -0.57% |
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Becket, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Becket town's population increased by 36 (2.07%), 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, Becket town's population increased by 155 (8.72%), 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, Becket town's population decreased by 11 (0.57%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Becket town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,921.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Becket town's population peaked in year 2021 at 1,939.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Becket town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 1,721.
Becket, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Becket town grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Becket town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population grew 10.34% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Becket town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Becket town population grew the most, with an increase of 211 people (a 12.26% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Becket town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 25 people (a 1.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Becket, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Becket town's population decreased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 7 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 11 (0.57%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Becket, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Becket town increased by 148 (8.35%). The population was highest at 1,939 in the year 2021 and lowest at 1,721 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.87%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)