Plymouth, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Plymouth town increased by 13,454. In this period, the peak population was 65,405 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51,951 | - | - |
| 2001 | 52,697 | 746 | 1.44% |
| 2002 | 53,627 | 930 | 1.76% |
| 2003 | 54,545 | 918 | 1.71% |
| 2004 | 55,211 | 666 | 1.22% |
| 2005 | 55,987 | 776 | 1.41% |
| 2006 | 56,151 | 164 | 0.29% |
| 2007 | 56,360 | 209 | 0.37% |
| 2008 | 56,590 | 230 | 0.41% |
| 2009 | 56,692 | 102 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 56,654 | -38 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 57,138 | 484 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 57,274 | 136 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 57,579 | 305 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 58,279 | 700 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 58,618 | 339 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 59,254 | 636 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 60,287 | 1,033 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 61,012 | 725 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 61,850 | 838 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 61,026 | -824 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 61,938 | 912 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 64,273 | 2,335 | 3.77% |
| 2023 | 65,405 | 1,132 | 1.76% |
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Plymouth, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Plymouth town's population increased by 4,703 (9.05%), 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, Plymouth town's population increased by 4,372 (7.72%), 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, Plymouth town's population increased by 4,379 (7.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Plymouth town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 65,405.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Plymouth town's population peaked in year 2023 at 65,405.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Plymouth town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 51,951.
Plymouth, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Plymouth town grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Plymouth town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.13% per year. Overall the population grew 25.90% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Plymouth town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.13% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Plymouth town population grew the most, with an increase of 2,335 people (a 3.77% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Plymouth town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 824 people (a 1.33% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Plymouth, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Plymouth town's population increased by 3,467 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,335 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,132 (1.76%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Plymouth, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Plymouth town increased by 7,826 (13.59%). The population was highest at 65,405 in the year 2023 and lowest at 58,279 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.29%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)