Douglas, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Douglas town increased by 2,103. In this period, the peak population was 9,241 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 | 7,138 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,365 | 227 | 3.18% |
| 2002 | 7,512 | 147 | 2.00% |
| 2003 | 7,642 | 130 | 1.73% |
| 2004 | 7,737 | 95 | 1.24% |
| 2005 | 7,846 | 109 | 1.41% |
| 2006 | 7,935 | 89 | 1.13% |
| 2007 | 7,969 | 34 | 0.43% |
| 2008 | 8,029 | 60 | 0.75% |
| 2009 | 8,078 | 49 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 8,475 | 397 | 4.91% |
| 2011 | 8,527 | 52 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 8,570 | 43 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 8,628 | 58 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 8,682 | 54 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 8,713 | 31 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 8,746 | 33 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 8,865 | 119 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 8,932 | 67 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 9,032 | 100 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 8,997 | -35 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 9,085 | 88 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 9,176 | 91 | 1.00% |
| 2023 | 9,241 | 65 | 0.71% |
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Douglas, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Douglas town's population increased by 1,337 (18.73%), 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, Douglas town's population increased by 522 (6.16%), 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, Douglas town's population increased by 244 (2.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Douglas town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,241.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Douglas town's population peaked in year 2023 at 9,241.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Douglas town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,138.
Douglas, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Douglas town grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Douglas town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.28% per year. Overall the population grew 29.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Douglas town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.28% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Douglas town population grew the most, with an increase of 397 people (a 4.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Douglas town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 35 people (a 0.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Douglas, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Douglas town's population increased by 156 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 91 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 65 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Douglas, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Douglas town increased by 613 (7.10%). The population was highest at 9,241 in the year 2023 and lowest at 8,682 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.69%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)