Reading, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Reading town increased by 1,567. In this period, the peak population was 25,537 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 | 23,861 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,851 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2002 | 23,731 | -120 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 23,623 | -108 | -0.46% |
| 2004 | 23,440 | -183 | -0.77% |
| 2005 | 23,262 | -178 | -0.76% |
| 2006 | 23,127 | -135 | -0.58% |
| 2007 | 23,175 | 48 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | 23,287 | 112 | 0.48% |
| 2009 | 23,518 | 231 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 24,029 | 511 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 24,253 | 224 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 24,454 | 201 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 24,574 | 120 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 24,687 | 113 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 24,849 | 162 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 25,106 | 257 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 25,117 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 25,034 | -83 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 25,392 | 358 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 25,537 | 145 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 25,316 | -221 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 25,336 | 20 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 25,428 | 92 | 0.36% |
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Reading, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Reading town's population increased by 168 (0.70%), 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, Reading town's population increased by 1,508 (6.28%), 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, Reading town's population decreased by 109 (0.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Reading town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,428.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Reading town's population peaked in year 2020 at 25,537.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Reading town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 23,127.
Reading, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Reading town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Reading town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population grew 6.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Reading town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Reading town population grew the most, with an increase of 511 people (a 2.17% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Reading town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 221 people (a 0.87% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Reading, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Reading town's population increased by 112 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 20 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 92 (0.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Reading, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Reading town increased by 854 (3.48%). The population was highest at 25,537 in the year 2020 and lowest at 24,687 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)