Sharon, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sharon town increased by 951. In this period, the peak population was 18,926 in the year 2018. 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 | 17,491 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,571 | 80 | 0.46% |
| 2002 | 17,521 | -50 | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 17,412 | -109 | -0.62% |
| 2004 | 17,342 | -70 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 17,230 | -112 | -0.65% |
| 2006 | 17,186 | -44 | -0.26% |
| 2007 | 17,204 | 18 | 0.10% |
| 2008 | 17,697 | 493 | 2.87% |
| 2009 | 18,168 | 471 | 2.66% |
| 2010 | 17,588 | -580 | -3.19% |
| 2011 | 17,861 | 273 | 1.55% |
| 2012 | 17,995 | 134 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 18,164 | 169 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 18,264 | 100 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 18,269 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 18,284 | 15 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 18,327 | 43 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 18,926 | 599 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 18,907 | -19 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 18,545 | -362 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 18,491 | -54 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 18,423 | -68 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 18,442 | 19 | 0.10% |
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Sharon, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sharon town's population increased by 97 (0.55%), 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, Sharon town's population increased by 957 (5.44%), 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, Sharon town's population decreased by 103 (0.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sharon town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,442.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sharon town's population peaked in year 2018 at 18,926.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sharon town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 17,186.
Sharon, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sharon town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sharon town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.44% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sharon town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2017 to 2018 Sharon town population grew the most, with an increase of 599 people (a 3.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sharon town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 580 people (a 3.19% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sharon, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sharon town's population decreased by 49 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 68 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 19 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sharon, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sharon town increased by 278 (1.53%). The population was highest at 18,926 in the year 2018 and lowest at 18,264 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)