Belchertown, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Belchertown town increased by 2,325. In this period, the peak population was 15,392 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 | 13,014 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,165 | 151 | 1.16% |
| 2002 | 13,443 | 278 | 2.11% |
| 2003 | 13,668 | 225 | 1.67% |
| 2004 | 13,840 | 172 | 1.26% |
| 2005 | 13,969 | 129 | 0.93% |
| 2006 | 14,173 | 204 | 1.46% |
| 2007 | 14,290 | 117 | 0.83% |
| 2008 | 14,395 | 105 | 0.73% |
| 2009 | 14,448 | 53 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 14,661 | 213 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 14,751 | 90 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 14,799 | 48 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 14,816 | 17 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 14,829 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 14,867 | 38 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 14,974 | 107 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 15,084 | 110 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 15,105 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 15,135 | 30 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 15,339 | 204 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 15,392 | 53 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 15,367 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 15,339 | -28 | -0.18% |
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Belchertown, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Belchertown town's population increased by 1,647 (12.66%), 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, Belchertown town's population increased by 678 (4.62%), 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, Belchertown town's population decreased by 0 (0%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Belchertown town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,339.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belchertown town's population peaked in year 2021 at 15,392.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belchertown town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 13,014.
Belchertown, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Belchertown town grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Belchertown town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population grew 17.87% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Belchertown town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Belchertown town population grew the most, with an increase of 278 people (a 2.11% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Belchertown town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 28 people (a 0.18% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Belchertown, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Belchertown town's population decreased by 53 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 25 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 28 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Belchertown, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Belchertown town increased by 523 (3.53%). The population was highest at 15,392 in the year 2021 and lowest at 14,829 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)