Scituate, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Scituate town increased by 1,381. In this period, the peak population was 19,297 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 | 17,916 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,026 | 110 | 0.61% |
| 2002 | 18,229 | 203 | 1.13% |
| 2003 | 18,296 | 67 | 0.37% |
| 2004 | 18,230 | -66 | -0.36% |
| 2005 | 18,279 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2006 | 18,233 | -46 | -0.25% |
| 2007 | 18,320 | 87 | 0.48% |
| 2008 | 18,322 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2009 | 18,388 | 66 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 18,157 | -231 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 18,178 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 18,194 | 16 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 18,303 | 109 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 18,409 | 106 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 18,480 | 71 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 18,619 | 139 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 18,733 | 114 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 18,864 | 131 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 18,949 | 85 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 19,076 | 127 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 19,171 | 95 | 0.50% |
| 2022 | 19,201 | 30 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 19,297 | 96 | 0.50% |
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Scituate, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Scituate town's population increased by 241 (1.35%), 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, Scituate town's population increased by 919 (5.06%), 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, Scituate town's population increased by 221 (1.16%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Scituate town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,297.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Scituate town's population peaked in year 2023 at 19,297.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Scituate town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 17,916.
Scituate, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Scituate town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Scituate town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.34% per year. Overall the population grew 7.71% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Scituate town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.34% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Scituate town population grew the most, with an increase of 203 people (a 1.13% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Scituate town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 231 people (a 1.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Scituate, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Scituate town's population increased by 126 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 30 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 96 (0.50%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Scituate, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Scituate town increased by 994 (5.43%). The population was highest at 19,297 in the year 2023 and lowest at 18,409 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)