Salem, MA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Salem increased by 4,159. In this period, the peak population was 44,744 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 | 40,585 | - | - |
| 2001 | 41,113 | 528 | 1.30% |
| 2002 | 42,083 | 970 | 2.36% |
| 2003 | 41,869 | -214 | -0.51% |
| 2004 | 41,841 | -28 | -0.07% |
| 2005 | 41,874 | 33 | 0.08% |
| 2006 | 41,546 | -328 | -0.78% |
| 2007 | 41,465 | -81 | -0.19% |
| 2008 | 41,655 | 190 | 0.46% |
| 2009 | 41,894 | 239 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 41,823 | -71 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 41,995 | 172 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 42,319 | 324 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 42,672 | 353 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 42,993 | 321 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 43,249 | 256 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 43,242 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 43,318 | 76 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 43,283 | -35 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 43,299 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 43,692 | 393 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 44,633 | 941 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 44,504 | -129 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 44,744 | 240 | 0.54% |
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Salem, MA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Salem's population increased by 1,238 (3.05%), 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, Salem's population increased by 1,869 (4.47%), 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, Salem's population increased by 1,052 (2.41%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Salem's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 44,744.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Salem's population peaked in year 2023 at 44,744.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Salem's population was lowest in year 2000 at 40,585.
Salem, MA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Salem grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Salem had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population grew 10.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Salem annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Salem population grew the most, with an increase of 970 people (a 2.36% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Salem population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 328 people (a 0.78% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Salem, MA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Salem's population increased by 111 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 129 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 240 (0.54%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Salem, MA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Salem increased by 2,072 (4.86%). The population was highest at 44,744 in the year 2023 and lowest at 42,993 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)