Lincoln, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lincoln town decreased by 982. In this period, the peak population was 8,438 in the year 2009. 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 | 7,871 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,898 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2002 | 7,877 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2003 | 7,837 | -40 | -0.51% |
| 2004 | 7,789 | -48 | -0.61% |
| 2005 | 7,731 | -58 | -0.74% |
| 2006 | 7,730 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2007 | 8,206 | 476 | 6.16% |
| 2008 | 8,352 | 146 | 1.78% |
| 2009 | 8,438 | 86 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 6,389 | -2,049 | -24.28% |
| 2011 | 6,446 | 57 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 6,506 | 60 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 6,550 | 44 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 6,579 | 29 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 6,759 | 180 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 6,758 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 6,766 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 6,773 | 7 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 7,058 | 285 | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 6,989 | -69 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 6,907 | -82 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 6,888 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 6,889 | 1 | 0.01% |
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Lincoln, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lincoln town's population decreased by 1,482 (18.83%), 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, Lincoln town's population increased by 600 (9.39%), 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, Lincoln town's population decreased by 100 (1.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lincoln town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,889.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln town's population peaked in year 2009 at 8,438.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln town's population was lowest in year 2010 at 6,389.
Lincoln, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lincoln town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lincoln town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.48% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lincoln town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Lincoln town population grew the most, with an increase of 476 people (a 6.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Lincoln town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,049 people (a 24.28% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lincoln, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lincoln town's population decreased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 19 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1 (0.01%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lincoln, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lincoln town increased by 339 (5.18%). The population was highest at 7,058 in the year 2019 and lowest at 6,579 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.52%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)