Lexington, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lexington town increased by 3,463. In this period, the peak population was 34,395 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 | 30,419 | - | - |
| 2001 | 30,549 | 130 | 0.43% |
| 2002 | 30,457 | -92 | -0.30% |
| 2003 | 30,436 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2004 | 30,291 | -145 | -0.48% |
| 2005 | 30,189 | -102 | -0.34% |
| 2006 | 30,081 | -108 | -0.36% |
| 2007 | 30,109 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2008 | 30,318 | 209 | 0.69% |
| 2009 | 30,700 | 382 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 31,512 | 812 | 2.64% |
| 2011 | 31,971 | 459 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 32,360 | 389 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 32,822 | 462 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 33,116 | 294 | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 33,358 | 242 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 33,515 | 157 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 33,486 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 33,315 | -171 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 33,150 | -165 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 34,395 | 1,245 | 3.76% |
| 2021 | 33,965 | -430 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 33,852 | -113 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 33,882 | 30 | 0.09% |
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Lexington, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lexington town's population increased by 1,093 (3.59%), 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, Lexington town's population increased by 2,883 (9.15%), 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, Lexington town's population decreased by 513 (1.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lexington town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 33,882.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lexington town's population peaked in year 2020 at 34,395.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lexington town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 30,081.
Lexington, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lexington town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lexington town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population grew 11.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lexington town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Lexington town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,245 people (a 3.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Lexington town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 430 people (a 1.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lexington, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lexington town's population decreased by 83 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 113 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 30 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lexington, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lexington town increased by 1,060 (3.23%). The population was highest at 34,395 in the year 2020 and lowest at 33,116 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.33%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)