Salem, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Salem town increased by 3,382. In this period, the peak population was 31,549 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 | 28,167 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,537 | 370 | 1.31% |
| 2002 | 28,868 | 331 | 1.16% |
| 2003 | 28,973 | 105 | 0.36% |
| 2004 | 29,247 | 274 | 0.95% |
| 2005 | 29,394 | 147 | 0.50% |
| 2006 | 29,598 | 204 | 0.69% |
| 2007 | 29,557 | -41 | -0.14% |
| 2008 | 29,506 | -51 | -0.17% |
| 2009 | 29,449 | -57 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 28,760 | -689 | -2.34% |
| 2011 | 28,744 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 28,853 | 109 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 28,883 | 30 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 29,039 | 156 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 29,029 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 29,066 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 29,128 | 62 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 29,514 | 386 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 29,878 | 364 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 30,281 | 403 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 30,642 | 361 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 30,682 | 40 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 31,549 | 867 | 2.83% |
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Salem, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Salem town's population increased by 593 (2.11%), 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 town's population increased by 1,521 (5.29%), 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 town's population increased by 1,268 (4.19%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Salem town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 31,549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Salem town's population peaked in year 2023 at 31,549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Salem town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 28,167.
Salem, New Hampshire annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Salem town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Salem town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population grew 12.01% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Salem town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.52% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Salem town population grew the most, with an increase of 867 people (a 2.83% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Salem town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 689 people (a 2.34% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Salem, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Salem town's population increased by 907 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 40 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 867 (2.83%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Salem, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Salem town increased by 2,666 (9.23%). The population was highest at 31,549 in the year 2023 and lowest at 29,029 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.89%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)