Chatham, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chatham town increased by 8. In this period, the peak population was 6,852 in the year 2003. 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 | 6,677 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,749 | 72 | 1.08% |
| 2002 | 6,799 | 50 | 0.74% |
| 2003 | 6,852 | 53 | 0.78% |
| 2004 | 6,841 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2005 | 6,829 | -12 | -0.18% |
| 2006 | 6,807 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2007 | 6,810 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2008 | 6,792 | -18 | -0.26% |
| 2009 | 6,778 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 6,119 | -659 | -9.72% |
| 2011 | 6,102 | -17 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 6,097 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 6,091 | -6 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 6,071 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 6,043 | -28 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 6,037 | -6 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 6,032 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 6,006 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 5,983 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 6,594 | 611 | 10.21% |
| 2021 | 6,694 | 100 | 1.52% |
| 2022 | 6,703 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 6,685 | -18 | -0.27% |
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Chatham, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chatham town's population decreased by 558 (8.36%), 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, Chatham town's population increased by 475 (7.76%), 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, Chatham town's population increased by 91 (1.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Chatham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,685.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chatham town's population peaked in year 2003 at 6,852.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chatham town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 5,983.
Chatham, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Chatham town grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chatham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population grew 0.12% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chatham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.01% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Chatham town population grew the most, with an increase of 611 people (a 10.21% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Chatham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 659 people (a 9.72% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chatham, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chatham town's population decreased by 9 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 9 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 18 (0.27%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chatham, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chatham town increased by 594 (9.75%). The population was highest at 6,703 in the year 2022 and lowest at 5,983 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.98%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)