Leicester, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Leicester town increased by 581. In this period, the peak population was 11,362 in the year 2018. 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 | 10,485 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,599 | 114 | 1.09% |
| 2002 | 10,681 | 82 | 0.77% |
| 2003 | 10,727 | 46 | 0.43% |
| 2004 | 10,785 | 58 | 0.54% |
| 2005 | 10,883 | 98 | 0.91% |
| 2006 | 10,928 | 45 | 0.41% |
| 2007 | 10,993 | 65 | 0.59% |
| 2008 | 10,975 | -18 | -0.16% |
| 2009 | 11,075 | 100 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 10,912 | -163 | -1.47% |
| 2011 | 10,991 | 79 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 11,110 | 119 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 11,172 | 62 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 11,201 | 29 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 11,256 | 55 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 11,281 | 25 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 11,337 | 56 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 11,362 | 25 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 11,325 | -37 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 11,066 | -259 | -2.29% |
| 2021 | 11,084 | 18 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 11,061 | -23 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 11,066 | 5 | 0.05% |
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Leicester, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Leicester town's population increased by 427 (4.07%), 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, Leicester town's population increased by 154 (1.41%), 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, Leicester town's population decreased by 0 (0%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Leicester town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,066.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Leicester town's population peaked in year 2018 at 11,362.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Leicester town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 10,485.
Leicester, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Leicester town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Leicester town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Leicester town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Leicester town population grew the most, with an increase of 119 people (a 1.08% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Leicester town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 259 people (a 2.29% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Leicester, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Leicester town's population decreased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 23 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 5 (0.05%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Leicester, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Leicester town decreased by 106 (0.95%). The population was highest at 11,362 in the year 2018 and lowest at 11,061 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.09%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)