Swansea, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Swansea town increased by 1,356. In this period, the peak population was 17,375 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 | 16,019 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,097 | 78 | 0.49% |
| 2002 | 16,228 | 131 | 0.81% |
| 2003 | 16,300 | 72 | 0.44% |
| 2004 | 16,304 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2005 | 16,252 | -52 | -0.32% |
| 2006 | 16,245 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2007 | 16,245 | - | - |
| 2008 | 16,290 | 45 | 0.28% |
| 2009 | 16,360 | 70 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 15,871 | -489 | -2.99% |
| 2011 | 15,926 | 55 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 16,004 | 78 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 16,079 | 75 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 16,292 | 213 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 16,374 | 82 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 16,394 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 16,535 | 141 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 16,721 | 186 | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 16,842 | 121 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 17,170 | 328 | 1.95% |
| 2021 | 17,303 | 133 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 17,299 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 17,375 | 76 | 0.44% |
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Swansea, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Swansea town's population decreased by 148 (0.92%), 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, Swansea town's population increased by 1,299 (8.18%), 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, Swansea town's population increased by 205 (1.19%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Swansea town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,375.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Swansea town's population peaked in year 2023 at 17,375.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Swansea town's population was lowest in year 2010 at 15,871.
Swansea, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Swansea town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Swansea town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Swansea town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.37% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Swansea town population grew the most, with an increase of 328 people (a 1.95% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Swansea town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 489 people (a 2.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Swansea, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Swansea town's population increased by 72 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 4 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 76 (0.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Swansea, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Swansea town increased by 1,296 (8.06%). The population was highest at 17,375 in the year 2023 and lowest at 16,292 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.78%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)