Merrimac, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Merrimac town increased by 564. In this period, the peak population was 6,961 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 | 6,154 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,272 | 118 | 1.92% |
| 2002 | 6,348 | 76 | 1.21% |
| 2003 | 6,381 | 33 | 0.52% |
| 2004 | 6,346 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2005 | 6,406 | 60 | 0.95% |
| 2006 | 6,469 | 63 | 0.98% |
| 2007 | 6,500 | 31 | 0.48% |
| 2008 | 6,527 | 27 | 0.42% |
| 2009 | 6,625 | 98 | 1.50% |
| 2010 | 6,369 | -256 | -3.86% |
| 2011 | 6,419 | 50 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 6,481 | 62 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 6,590 | 109 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 6,688 | 98 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 6,768 | 80 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 6,836 | 68 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 6,916 | 80 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 6,961 | 45 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 6,959 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 6,716 | -243 | -3.49% |
| 2021 | 6,721 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 6,696 | -25 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 6,718 | 22 | 0.33% |
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Merrimac, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Merrimac town's population increased by 215 (3.49%), 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, Merrimac town's population increased by 347 (5.45%), 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, Merrimac town's population increased by 2 (0.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Merrimac town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,718.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Merrimac town's population peaked in year 2018 at 6,961.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Merrimac town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,154.
Merrimac, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Merrimac town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Merrimac town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.40% per year. Overall the population grew 9.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Merrimac town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.40% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Merrimac town population grew the most, with an increase of 118 people (a 1.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Merrimac town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 256 people (a 3.86% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Merrimac, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Merrimac town's population decreased by 3 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 25 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 22 (0.33%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Merrimac, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Merrimac town increased by 128 (1.94%). The population was highest at 6,961 in the year 2018 and lowest at 6,688 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)