Lancaster, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lancaster town increased by 2,368. In this period, the peak population was 8,802 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 | 6,434 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,502 | 68 | 1.06% |
| 2002 | 6,529 | 27 | 0.42% |
| 2003 | 6,602 | 73 | 1.12% |
| 2004 | 6,713 | 111 | 1.68% |
| 2005 | 6,795 | 82 | 1.22% |
| 2006 | 6,970 | 175 | 2.58% |
| 2007 | 7,044 | 74 | 1.06% |
| 2008 | 7,008 | -36 | -0.51% |
| 2009 | 7,086 | 78 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 8,073 | 987 | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 8,002 | -71 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 8,081 | 79 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 7,989 | -92 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 7,909 | -80 | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 7,952 | 43 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 8,022 | 70 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 8,127 | 105 | 1.31% |
| 2018 | 8,067 | -60 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 7,860 | -207 | -2.57% |
| 2020 | 8,421 | 561 | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 8,316 | -105 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 8,409 | 93 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 8,802 | 393 | 4.67% |
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Lancaster, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lancaster town's population increased by 1,639 (25.47%), 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, Lancaster town's population increased by 348 (4.31%), 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, Lancaster town's population increased by 381 (4.52%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lancaster town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,802.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lancaster town's population peaked in year 2023 at 8,802.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lancaster town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,434.
Lancaster, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lancaster town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lancaster town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.60% per year. Overall the population grew 36.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lancaster town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.60% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Lancaster town population grew the most, with an increase of 987 people (a 13.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Lancaster town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 207 people (a 2.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lancaster, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lancaster town's population increased by 486 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 93 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 393 (4.67%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lancaster, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lancaster town increased by 813 (10.18%). The population was highest at 8,802 in the year 2023 and lowest at 7,860 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)