Dracut, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dracut town increased by 3,595. In this period, the peak population was 32,526 in the year 2020. 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 | 28,696 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,851 | 155 | 0.54% |
| 2002 | 28,771 | -80 | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 28,721 | -50 | -0.17% |
| 2004 | 28,630 | -91 | -0.32% |
| 2005 | 28,671 | 41 | 0.14% |
| 2006 | 28,746 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2007 | 28,830 | 84 | 0.29% |
| 2008 | 29,053 | 223 | 0.77% |
| 2009 | 29,360 | 307 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 29,507 | 147 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 29,899 | 392 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 30,236 | 337 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 30,507 | 271 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 30,863 | 356 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 31,034 | 171 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 31,129 | 95 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 31,495 | 366 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 31,634 | 139 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 31,634 | - | - |
| 2020 | 32,526 | 892 | 2.82% |
| 2021 | 32,281 | -245 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 32,228 | -53 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 32,291 | 63 | 0.20% |
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Dracut, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Dracut town's population increased by 811 (2.83%), 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, Dracut town's population increased by 3,019 (10.23%), 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, Dracut town's population decreased by 235 (0.72%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Dracut town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 32,291.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dracut town's population peaked in year 2020 at 32,526.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dracut town's population was lowest in year 2004 at 28,630.
Dracut, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Dracut town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Dracut town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Dracut town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Dracut town population grew the most, with an increase of 892 people (a 2.82% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Dracut town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 245 people (a 0.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Dracut, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dracut town's population increased by 10 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 53 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 63 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Dracut, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Dracut town increased by 1,784 (5.85%). The population was highest at 32,526 in the year 2020 and lowest at 30,863 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.57%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)