Northfield, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Northfield town decreased by 82. In this period, the peak population was 3,071 in the year 2008. 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 | 2,945 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,955 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2002 | 2,990 | 35 | 1.18% |
| 2003 | 2,996 | 6 | 0.20% |
| 2004 | 3,007 | 11 | 0.37% |
| 2005 | 3,016 | 9 | 0.30% |
| 2006 | 3,021 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2007 | 3,025 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2008 | 3,071 | 46 | 1.52% |
| 2009 | 3,054 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 3,030 | -24 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 3,041 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 3,039 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 3,031 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 3,021 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 3,006 | -15 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 2,991 | -15 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 2,986 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 2,985 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 2,964 | -21 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 2,862 | -102 | -3.44% |
| 2021 | 2,872 | 10 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 2,875 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 2023 | 2,863 | -12 | -0.42% |
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Northfield, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Northfield town's population increased by 85 (2.89%), 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, Northfield town's population decreased by 168 (5.54%), 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, Northfield town's population increased by 1 (0.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Northfield town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,863.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Northfield town's population peaked in year 2008 at 3,071.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Northfield town's population was lowest in year 2020 at 2,862.
Northfield, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Northfield town grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Northfield town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.78% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Northfield town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Northfield town population grew the most, with an increase of 46 people (a 1.52% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Northfield town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 102 people (a 3.44% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Northfield, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Northfield town's population decreased by 9 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 12 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Northfield, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Northfield town decreased by 168 (5.54%). The population was highest at 3,021 in the year 2006 and lowest at 2,862 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.56%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)