Methuen Town, MA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Methuen Town increased by 9,510. In this period, the peak population was 53,455 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43,945 | - | - |
| 2001 | 44,438 | 493 | 1.12% |
| 2002 | 44,601 | 163 | 0.37% |
| 2003 | 44,595 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2004 | 44,266 | -329 | -0.74% |
| 2005 | 44,076 | -190 | -0.43% |
| 2006 | 43,932 | -144 | -0.33% |
| 2007 | 44,025 | 93 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | 44,313 | 288 | 0.65% |
| 2009 | 44,602 | 289 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 47,450 | 2,848 | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 47,806 | 356 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 48,139 | 333 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 48,718 | 579 | 1.20% |
| 2014 | 49,400 | 682 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 49,818 | 418 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 49,973 | 155 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 50,341 | 368 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 50,597 | 256 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 50,742 | 145 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 52,993 | 2,251 | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 52,888 | -105 | -0.20% |
| 2022 | 53,235 | 347 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 53,455 | 220 | 0.41% |
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Methuen Town, MA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Methuen Town's population increased by 3,505 (7.98%), 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, Methuen Town's population increased by 5,543 (11.68%), 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, Methuen Town's population increased by 462 (0.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Methuen Town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 53,455.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Methuen Town's population peaked in year 2023 at 53,455.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Methuen Town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 43,932.
Methuen Town, MA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Methuen Town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Methuen Town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.94% per year. Overall the population grew 21.64% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Methuen Town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.94% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Methuen Town population grew the most, with an increase of 2,848 people (a 6.39% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Methuen Town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 329 people (a 0.74% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Methuen Town, MA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Methuen Town's population increased by 567 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 347 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 220 (0.41%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Methuen Town, MA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Methuen Town increased by 4,737 (9.72%). The population was highest at 53,455 in the year 2023 and lowest at 49,400 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.94%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)