Lunenburg, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lunenburg town increased by 2,403. In this period, the peak population was 11,863 in the year 2021. 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 | 9,448 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,609 | 161 | 1.70% |
| 2002 | 9,720 | 111 | 1.16% |
| 2003 | 9,850 | 130 | 1.34% |
| 2004 | 9,915 | 65 | 0.66% |
| 2005 | 9,959 | 44 | 0.44% |
| 2006 | 9,991 | 32 | 0.32% |
| 2007 | 10,040 | 49 | 0.49% |
| 2008 | 10,050 | 10 | 0.10% |
| 2009 | 10,087 | 37 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 10,084 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 10,814 | 730 | 7.24% |
| 2012 | 10,851 | 37 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 10,989 | 138 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 11,042 | 53 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 11,160 | 118 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 11,202 | 42 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 11,298 | 96 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 11,626 | 328 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 11,723 | 97 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 11,791 | 68 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 11,863 | 72 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 11,861 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 11,851 | -10 | -0.08% |
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Lunenburg, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lunenburg town's population increased by 636 (6.73%), 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, Lunenburg town's population increased by 1,707 (16.93%), 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, Lunenburg town's population increased by 60 (0.51%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lunenburg town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,851.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lunenburg town's population peaked in year 2021 at 11,863.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lunenburg town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,448.
Lunenburg, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lunenburg town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lunenburg town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.11% per year. Overall the population grew 25.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lunenburg town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.11% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Lunenburg town population grew the most, with an increase of 730 people (a 7.24% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Lunenburg town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 10 people (a 0.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lunenburg, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lunenburg town's population decreased by 12 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 2 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 10 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lunenburg, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lunenburg town increased by 862 (7.84%). The population was highest at 11,863 in the year 2021 and lowest at 11,042 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.76%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)