Peterborough, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Peterborough town increased by 600. In this period, the peak population was 6,728 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 | 5,900 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,952 | 52 | 0.88% |
| 2002 | 5,951 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2003 | 6,001 | 50 | 0.84% |
| 2004 | 6,047 | 46 | 0.77% |
| 2005 | 6,059 | 12 | 0.20% |
| 2006 | 6,107 | 48 | 0.79% |
| 2007 | 6,179 | 72 | 1.18% |
| 2008 | 6,242 | 63 | 1.02% |
| 2009 | 6,240 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 6,274 | 34 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 6,323 | 49 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 6,427 | 104 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 6,430 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 6,456 | 26 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 6,460 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 6,551 | 91 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 6,617 | 66 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 6,713 | 96 | 1.45% |
| 2019 | 6,728 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 6,414 | -314 | -4.67% |
| 2021 | 6,455 | 41 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 6,490 | 35 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 6,500 | 10 | 0.15% |
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Peterborough, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Peterborough town's population increased by 374 (6.34%), 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, Peterborough town's population increased by 140 (2.23%), 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, Peterborough town's population increased by 86 (1.34%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Peterborough town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,500.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Peterborough town's population peaked in year 2019 at 6,728.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Peterborough town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,900.
Peterborough, New Hampshire annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Peterborough town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Peterborough town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population grew 10.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Peterborough town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Peterborough town population grew the most, with an increase of 104 people (a 1.64% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Peterborough town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 314 people (a 4.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Peterborough, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Peterborough town's population increased by 45 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 35 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 10 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Peterborough, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Peterborough town increased by 70 (1.09%). The population was highest at 6,728 in the year 2019 and lowest at 6,414 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)