Swampscott, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Swampscott town increased by 1,069. In this period, the peak population was 15,487 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 | 14,418 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,478 | 60 | 0.42% |
| 2002 | 14,433 | -45 | -0.31% |
| 2003 | 14,382 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2004 | 14,255 | -127 | -0.88% |
| 2005 | 14,133 | -122 | -0.86% |
| 2006 | 14,056 | -77 | -0.54% |
| 2007 | 14,002 | -54 | -0.38% |
| 2008 | 14,053 | 51 | 0.36% |
| 2009 | 14,121 | 68 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 13,817 | -304 | -2.15% |
| 2011 | 13,886 | 69 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 13,959 | 73 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 14,035 | 76 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 14,097 | 62 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 14,576 | 479 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 14,907 | 331 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 14,988 | 81 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 15,206 | 218 | 1.45% |
| 2019 | 15,307 | 101 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 15,117 | -190 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 15,189 | 72 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 15,279 | 90 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 15,487 | 208 | 1.36% |
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Swampscott, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Swampscott town's population decreased by 601 (4.17%), 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, Swampscott town's population increased by 1,300 (9.41%), 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, Swampscott town's population increased by 370 (2.45%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Swampscott town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,487.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Swampscott town's population peaked in year 2023 at 15,487.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Swampscott town's population was lowest in year 2010 at 13,817.
Swampscott, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Swampscott town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Swampscott town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.41% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Swampscott town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.32% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Swampscott town population grew the most, with an increase of 479 people (a 3.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Swampscott town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 304 people (a 2.15% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Swampscott, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Swampscott town's population increased by 298 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 90 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 208 (1.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Swampscott, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Swampscott town increased by 1,452 (10.35%). The population was highest at 15,487 in the year 2023 and lowest at 14,097 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.00%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)