Stow, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Stow town increased by 1,138. In this period, the peak population was 7,243 in the year 2019. 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 | 5,950 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,049 | 99 | 1.66% |
| 2002 | 6,077 | 28 | 0.46% |
| 2003 | 6,137 | 60 | 0.99% |
| 2004 | 6,122 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2005 | 6,187 | 65 | 1.06% |
| 2006 | 6,213 | 26 | 0.42% |
| 2007 | 6,321 | 108 | 1.74% |
| 2008 | 6,493 | 172 | 2.72% |
| 2009 | 6,663 | 170 | 2.62% |
| 2010 | 6,633 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 6,761 | 128 | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 6,869 | 108 | 1.60% |
| 2013 | 6,934 | 65 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 7,051 | 117 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 7,067 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 7,076 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 7,092 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 7,196 | 104 | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 7,243 | 47 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 7,158 | -85 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 7,089 | -69 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 7,081 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 7,088 | 7 | 0.10% |
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Stow, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Stow town's population increased by 683 (11.48%), 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, Stow town's population increased by 525 (7.91%), 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, Stow town's population decreased by 70 (0.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Stow town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,088.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stow town's population peaked in year 2019 at 7,243.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stow town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,950.
Stow, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Stow town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Stow town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.83% per year. Overall the population grew 19.13% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Stow town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.83% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Stow town population grew the most, with an increase of 172 people (a 2.72% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Stow town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 85 people (a 1.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Stow, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Stow town's population decreased by 1 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 8 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 7 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Stow, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Stow town increased by 154 (2.22%). The population was highest at 7,243 in the year 2019 and lowest at 7,051 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)