Norwood, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Norwood town increased by 2,645. In this period, the peak population was 31,564 in the year 2020. 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 | 28,585 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,835 | 250 | 0.87% |
| 2002 | 28,803 | -32 | -0.11% |
| 2003 | 28,646 | -157 | -0.55% |
| 2004 | 28,688 | 42 | 0.15% |
| 2005 | 28,502 | -186 | -0.65% |
| 2006 | 28,418 | -84 | -0.29% |
| 2007 | 28,501 | 83 | 0.29% |
| 2008 | 28,592 | 91 | 0.32% |
| 2009 | 28,553 | -39 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 28,652 | 99 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 28,711 | 59 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 28,864 | 153 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 29,035 | 171 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 29,149 | 114 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 29,097 | -52 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 29,190 | 93 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 29,278 | 88 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 29,324 | 46 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 29,774 | 450 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 31,564 | 1,790 | 6.01% |
| 2021 | 31,400 | -164 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 31,345 | -55 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 31,230 | -115 | -0.37% |
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Norwood, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Norwood town's population increased by 67 (0.23%), 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, Norwood town's population increased by 2,912 (10.16%), 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, Norwood town's population decreased by 334 (1.06%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Norwood town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 31,230.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Norwood town's population peaked in year 2020 at 31,564.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Norwood town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 28,418.
Norwood, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Norwood town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Norwood town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.40% per year. Overall the population grew 9.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Norwood town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.40% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Norwood town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,790 people (a 6.01% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Norwood town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 186 people (a 0.65% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Norwood, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Norwood town's population decreased by 170 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 55 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 115 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Norwood, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Norwood town increased by 2,195 (7.56%). The population was highest at 31,564 in the year 2020 and lowest at 29,097 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.75%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)