Bedford, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bedford town increased by 5,262. In this period, the peak population was 23,816 in the year 2022. 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 | 18,502 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,375 | 873 | 4.72% |
| 2002 | 19,846 | 471 | 2.43% |
| 2003 | 20,218 | 372 | 1.87% |
| 2004 | 20,461 | 243 | 1.20% |
| 2005 | 20,738 | 277 | 1.35% |
| 2006 | 21,010 | 272 | 1.31% |
| 2007 | 21,276 | 266 | 1.27% |
| 2008 | 21,330 | 54 | 0.25% |
| 2009 | 21,334 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 21,240 | -94 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 21,336 | 96 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 21,582 | 246 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 21,620 | 38 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 21,856 | 236 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 22,275 | 419 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 22,540 | 265 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 22,661 | 121 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 22,660 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2019 | 22,665 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 23,383 | 718 | 3.17% |
| 2021 | 23,718 | 335 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 23,816 | 98 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 23,764 | -52 | -0.22% |
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Bedford, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bedford town's population increased by 2,738 (14.80%), 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, Bedford town's population increased by 2,143 (10.09%), 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, Bedford town's population increased by 381 (1.63%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bedford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,764.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bedford town's population peaked in year 2022 at 23,816.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bedford town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,502.
Bedford, New Hampshire annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bedford town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bedford town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.24% per year. Overall the population grew 28.44% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bedford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.24% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Bedford town population grew the most, with an increase of 873 people (a 4.72% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bedford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 94 people (a 0.44% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bedford, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bedford town's population increased by 46 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 98 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 52 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bedford, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bedford town increased by 2,144 (9.92%). The population was highest at 23,816 in the year 2022 and lowest at 21,856 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.95%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)