Petersham, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Petersham town decreased by 0. In this period, the peak population was 1,329 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 | 1,181 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,197 | 16 | 1.35% |
| 2002 | 1,209 | 12 | 1.00% |
| 2003 | 1,244 | 35 | 2.89% |
| 2004 | 1,263 | 19 | 1.53% |
| 2005 | 1,285 | 22 | 1.74% |
| 2006 | 1,292 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2007 | 1,299 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2008 | 1,318 | 19 | 1.46% |
| 2009 | 1,329 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 1,236 | -93 | -7.00% |
| 2011 | 1,243 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 1,246 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 1,248 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 1,247 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,247 | - | - |
| 2016 | 1,247 | - | - |
| 2017 | 1,251 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,250 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 1,246 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,191 | -55 | -4.41% |
| 2021 | 1,192 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,186 | -6 | -0.50% |
| 2023 | 1,181 | -5 | -0.42% |
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Petersham, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Petersham town's population increased by 55 (4.66%), 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, Petersham town's population decreased by 45 (3.64%), 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, Petersham town's population decreased by 10 (0.84%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Petersham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,181.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Petersham town's population peaked in year 2009 at 1,329.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Petersham town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,181.
Petersham, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Petersham town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Petersham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0% per year. Overall the population shrank 0% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Petersham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Petersham town population grew the most, with an increase of 35 people (a 2.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Petersham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 93 people (a 7% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Petersham, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Petersham town's population decreased by 11 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 6 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 5 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Petersham, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Petersham town decreased by 67 (5.37%). The population was highest at 1,251 in the year 2017 and lowest at 1,181 in the year 2000. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.54%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)