Norfolk, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Norfolk town increased by 1,103. In this period, the peak population was 11,961 in the year 2019. 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 | 10,491 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,446 | -45 | -0.43% |
| 2002 | 10,648 | 202 | 1.93% |
| 2003 | 10,657 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 2004 | 10,724 | 67 | 0.63% |
| 2005 | 10,730 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2006 | 10,909 | 179 | 1.67% |
| 2007 | 11,025 | 116 | 1.06% |
| 2008 | 11,213 | 188 | 1.71% |
| 2009 | 11,228 | 15 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 11,242 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 11,395 | 153 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 11,512 | 117 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 11,584 | 72 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 11,755 | 171 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 11,549 | -206 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 11,674 | 125 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 11,816 | 142 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 11,911 | 95 | 0.80% |
| 2019 | 11,961 | 50 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 11,557 | -404 | -3.38% |
| 2021 | 11,494 | -63 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 11,558 | 64 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 11,594 | 36 | 0.31% |
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Norfolk, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Norfolk town's population increased by 751 (7.16%), 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, Norfolk town's population increased by 315 (2.80%), 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, Norfolk town's population increased by 37 (0.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Norfolk town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,594.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Norfolk town's population peaked in year 2019 at 11,961.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Norfolk town's population was lowest in year 2001 at 10,446.
Norfolk, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Norfolk town grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Norfolk town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.46% per year. Overall the population grew 10.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Norfolk town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.46% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Norfolk town population grew the most, with an increase of 202 people (a 1.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Norfolk town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 404 people (a 3.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Norfolk, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Norfolk town's population increased by 100 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 64 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 36 (0.31%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Norfolk, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Norfolk town increased by 10 (0.09%). The population was highest at 11,961 in the year 2019 and lowest at 11,494 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.02%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)