Sterling, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sterling town increased by 900. In this period, the peak population was 8,204 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 | 7,304 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,445 | 141 | 1.93% |
| 2002 | 7,549 | 104 | 1.40% |
| 2003 | 7,694 | 145 | 1.92% |
| 2004 | 7,712 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2005 | 7,836 | 124 | 1.61% |
| 2006 | 7,855 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2007 | 7,851 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2008 | 7,859 | 8 | 0.10% |
| 2009 | 7,888 | 29 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 7,807 | -81 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 7,822 | 15 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 7,852 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 7,871 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 7,926 | 55 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 7,972 | 46 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 8,030 | 58 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 8,132 | 102 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 8,168 | 36 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 8,168 | - | - |
| 2020 | 7,980 | -188 | -2.30% |
| 2021 | 8,177 | 197 | 2.47% |
| 2022 | 8,156 | -21 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 8,204 | 48 | 0.59% |
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Sterling, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sterling town's population increased by 503 (6.89%), 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, Sterling town's population increased by 173 (2.22%), 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, Sterling town's population increased by 224 (2.81%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sterling town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,204.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling town's population peaked in year 2023 at 8,204.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,304.
Sterling, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sterling town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sterling town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sterling town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Sterling town population grew the most, with an increase of 197 people (a 2.47% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Sterling town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 188 people (a 2.30% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sterling, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sterling town's population increased by 27 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 21 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 48 (0.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sterling, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sterling town increased by 333 (4.23%). The population was highest at 8,204 in the year 2023 and lowest at 7,926 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)