Bellingham, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bellingham town increased by 2,194. In this period, the peak population was 17,556 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,362 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,480 | 118 | 0.77% |
| 2002 | 15,538 | 58 | 0.37% |
| 2003 | 15,613 | 75 | 0.48% |
| 2004 | 15,703 | 90 | 0.58% |
| 2005 | 15,750 | 47 | 0.30% |
| 2006 | 15,821 | 71 | 0.45% |
| 2007 | 15,837 | 16 | 0.10% |
| 2008 | 15,907 | 70 | 0.44% |
| 2009 | 15,957 | 50 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 16,443 | 486 | 3.05% |
| 2011 | 16,497 | 54 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 16,624 | 127 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 16,769 | 145 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 16,856 | 87 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 16,936 | 80 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 17,030 | 94 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 17,136 | 106 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 17,164 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 17,273 | 109 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 16,948 | -325 | -1.88% |
| 2021 | 16,921 | -27 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 17,417 | 496 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 17,556 | 139 | 0.80% |
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Bellingham, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bellingham town's population increased by 1,081 (7.04%), 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, Bellingham town's population increased by 505 (3.07%), 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, Bellingham town's population increased by 608 (3.59%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bellingham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,556.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bellingham town's population peaked in year 2023 at 17,556.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bellingham town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,362.
Bellingham, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bellingham town grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bellingham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 14.28% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bellingham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Bellingham town population grew the most, with an increase of 496 people (a 2.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Bellingham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 325 people (a 1.88% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bellingham, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bellingham town's population increased by 635 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 496 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 139 (0.80%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bellingham, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bellingham town increased by 787 (4.69%). The population was highest at 17,556 in the year 2023 and lowest at 16,856 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.47%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)