Shirley, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Shirley town decreased by 782. In this period, the peak population was 8,419 in the year 2009. 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 | 7,633 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,580 | -53 | -0.69% |
| 2002 | 7,541 | -39 | -0.51% |
| 2003 | 7,525 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 7,512 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2005 | 7,516 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2006 | 7,705 | 189 | 2.51% |
| 2007 | 7,880 | 175 | 2.27% |
| 2008 | 8,029 | 149 | 1.89% |
| 2009 | 8,419 | 390 | 4.86% |
| 2010 | 7,312 | -1,107 | -13.15% |
| 2011 | 7,416 | 104 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 7,488 | 72 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 7,393 | -95 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 7,513 | 120 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 7,610 | 97 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 7,630 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 7,625 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 7,646 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 7,608 | -38 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 7,234 | -374 | -4.92% |
| 2021 | 6,846 | -388 | -5.36% |
| 2022 | 6,818 | -28 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 6,851 | 33 | 0.48% |
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Shirley, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Shirley town's population decreased by 321 (4.21%), 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, Shirley town's population decreased by 78 (1.07%), 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, Shirley town's population decreased by 383 (5.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Shirley town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,851.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shirley town's population peaked in year 2009 at 8,419.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shirley town's population was lowest in year 2022 at 6,818.
Shirley, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Shirley town grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Shirley town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Shirley town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2008 to 2009 Shirley town population grew the most, with an increase of 390 people (a 4.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Shirley town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,107 people (a 13.15% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Shirley, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Shirley town's population increased by 5 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 28 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 33 (0.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Shirley, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Shirley town decreased by 542 (7.33%). The population was highest at 7,646 in the year 2018 and lowest at 6,818 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)