North Reading, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of North Reading town increased by 2,174. In this period, the peak population was 17,469 in the year 2009. 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 | 13,880 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,956 | 76 | 0.55% |
| 2002 | 13,949 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2003 | 13,977 | 28 | 0.20% |
| 2004 | 13,963 | -14 | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 13,949 | -14 | -0.10% |
| 2006 | 13,917 | -32 | -0.23% |
| 2007 | 13,980 | 63 | 0.45% |
| 2008 | 17,251 | 3,271 | 23.40% |
| 2009 | 17,469 | 218 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 14,944 | -2,525 | -14.45% |
| 2011 | 15,102 | 158 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 15,259 | 157 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 15,346 | 87 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 15,443 | 97 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 15,529 | 86 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 15,544 | 15 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 15,532 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 15,483 | -49 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 15,879 | 396 | 2.56% |
| 2020 | 15,557 | -322 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 15,388 | -169 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 15,631 | 243 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 16,054 | 423 | 2.71% |
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North Reading, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, North Reading town's population increased by 1,064 (7.67%), 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, North Reading town's population increased by 613 (4.10%), 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, North Reading town's population increased by 497 (3.19%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
North Reading town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,054.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, North Reading town's population peaked in year 2009 at 17,469.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, North Reading town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 13,880.
North Reading, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of North Reading town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, North Reading town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.68% per year. Overall the population grew 15.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
North Reading town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.68% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 North Reading town population grew the most, with an increase of 3,271 people (a 23.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 North Reading town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,525 people (a 14.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is North Reading, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, North Reading town's population increased by 666 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 243 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 423 (2.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of North Reading, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of North Reading town increased by 708 (4.61%). The population was highest at 16,054 in the year 2023 and lowest at 15,388 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.46%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)