Townsend, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Townsend town decreased by 213. In this period, the peak population was 9,652 in the year 2009. 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 | 9,217 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,311 | 94 | 1.02% |
| 2002 | 9,362 | 51 | 0.55% |
| 2003 | 9,373 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2004 | 9,377 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2005 | 9,392 | 15 | 0.16% |
| 2006 | 9,392 | - | - |
| 2007 | 9,462 | 70 | 0.75% |
| 2008 | 9,531 | 69 | 0.73% |
| 2009 | 9,652 | 121 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 8,974 | -678 | -7.02% |
| 2011 | 9,058 | 84 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 9,157 | 99 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 9,226 | 69 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 9,358 | 132 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 9,438 | 80 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 9,481 | 43 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 9,507 | 26 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 9,523 | 16 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 9,507 | -16 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 9,106 | -401 | -4.22% |
| 2021 | 9,017 | -89 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 8,996 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 9,004 | 8 | 0.09% |
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Townsend, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Townsend town's population decreased by 243 (2.64%), 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, Townsend town's population increased by 132 (1.47%), 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, Townsend town's population decreased by 102 (1.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Townsend town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,004.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Townsend town's population peaked in year 2009 at 9,652.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Townsend town's population was lowest in year 2010 at 8,974.
Townsend, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Townsend town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Townsend town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.10% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.31% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Townsend town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.10% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 Townsend town population grew the most, with an increase of 132 people (a 1.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Townsend town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 678 people (a 7.02% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Townsend, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Townsend town's population decreased by 13 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 21 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 8 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Townsend, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Townsend town decreased by 222 (2.41%). The population was highest at 9,523 in the year 2018 and lowest at 8,996 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)