Ludlow, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ludlow town decreased by 391. In this period, the peak population was 22,293 in the year 2007. 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 | 21,236 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,402 | 166 | 0.78% |
| 2002 | 21,633 | 231 | 1.08% |
| 2003 | 21,732 | 99 | 0.46% |
| 2004 | 21,848 | 116 | 0.53% |
| 2005 | 21,971 | 123 | 0.56% |
| 2006 | 22,283 | 312 | 1.42% |
| 2007 | 22,293 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2008 | 22,049 | -244 | -1.09% |
| 2009 | 21,894 | -155 | -0.70% |
| 2010 | 21,136 | -758 | -3.46% |
| 2011 | 21,245 | 109 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 21,244 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2013 | 21,222 | -22 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 21,269 | 47 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 21,260 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 21,355 | 95 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 21,314 | -41 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 21,278 | -36 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 21,123 | -155 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 20,766 | -357 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 20,854 | 88 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 20,859 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 20,845 | -14 | -0.07% |
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Ludlow, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ludlow town's population decreased by 100 (0.47%), 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, Ludlow town's population decreased by 370 (1.75%), 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, Ludlow town's population increased by 79 (0.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ludlow town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,845.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ludlow town's population peaked in year 2007 at 22,293.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ludlow town's population was lowest in year 2020 at 20,766.
Ludlow, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ludlow town grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ludlow town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.08% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.84% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ludlow town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.08% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Ludlow town population grew the most, with an increase of 312 people (a 1.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Ludlow town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 758 people (a 3.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ludlow, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ludlow town's population decreased by 9 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 5 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 14 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ludlow, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ludlow town decreased by 377 (1.78%). The population was highest at 21,355 in the year 2016 and lowest at 20,766 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)