Rockport, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rockport town decreased by 790. In this period, the peak population was 7,814 in the year 2001. 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 | 7,778 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,814 | 36 | 0.46% |
| 2002 | 7,812 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2003 | 7,788 | -24 | -0.31% |
| 2004 | 7,722 | -66 | -0.85% |
| 2005 | 7,692 | -30 | -0.39% |
| 2006 | 7,642 | -50 | -0.65% |
| 2007 | 7,643 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2008 | 7,678 | 35 | 0.46% |
| 2009 | 7,709 | 31 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 6,970 | -739 | -9.59% |
| 2011 | 7,011 | 41 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 7,060 | 49 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 7,105 | 45 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 7,148 | 43 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 7,170 | 22 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 7,208 | 38 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 7,245 | 37 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 7,265 | 20 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 7,286 | 21 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 6,989 | -297 | -4.08% |
| 2021 | 6,958 | -31 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 6,926 | -32 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 6,988 | 62 | 0.90% |
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Rockport, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rockport town's population decreased by 808 (10.39%), 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, Rockport town's population increased by 19 (0.27%), 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, Rockport town's population decreased by 1 (0.01%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rockport town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,988.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rockport town's population peaked in year 2001 at 7,814.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rockport town's population was lowest in year 2022 at 6,926.
Rockport, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rockport town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rockport town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rockport town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Rockport town population grew the most, with an increase of 62 people (a 0.90% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Rockport town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 739 people (a 9.59% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rockport, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rockport town's population increased by 30 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 32 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 62 (0.90%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rockport, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rockport town decreased by 117 (1.65%). The population was highest at 7,286 in the year 2019 and lowest at 6,926 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)