Sturbridge, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sturbridge town increased by 2,044. In this period, the peak population was 9,928 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 | 7,884 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,073 | 189 | 2.40% |
| 2002 | 8,212 | 139 | 1.72% |
| 2003 | 8,420 | 208 | 2.53% |
| 2004 | 8,551 | 131 | 1.56% |
| 2005 | 8,665 | 114 | 1.33% |
| 2006 | 8,733 | 68 | 0.78% |
| 2007 | 8,759 | 26 | 0.30% |
| 2008 | 8,778 | 19 | 0.22% |
| 2009 | 8,800 | 22 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 9,254 | 454 | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 9,295 | 41 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 9,330 | 35 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 9,380 | 50 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 9,435 | 55 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 9,458 | 23 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 9,503 | 45 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 9,554 | 51 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 9,590 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 9,585 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 9,871 | 286 | 2.98% |
| 2021 | 9,906 | 35 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 9,925 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 9,928 | 3 | 0.03% |
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Sturbridge, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sturbridge town's population increased by 1,370 (17.38%), 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, Sturbridge town's population increased by 617 (6.67%), 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, Sturbridge town's population increased by 57 (0.58%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sturbridge town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,928.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sturbridge town's population peaked in year 2023 at 9,928.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sturbridge town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,884.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sturbridge town grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sturbridge town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.13% per year. Overall the population grew 25.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sturbridge town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.13% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Sturbridge town population grew the most, with an increase of 454 people (a 5.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Sturbridge town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 5 people (a 0.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sturbridge, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sturbridge town's population increased by 22 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 19 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3 (0.03%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sturbridge, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sturbridge town increased by 548 (5.84%). The population was highest at 9,928 in the year 2023 and lowest at 9,435 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.57%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)