Wakefield, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wakefield town increased by 3,096. In this period, the peak population was 27,810 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 | 24,714 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,719 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2002 | 24,587 | -132 | -0.53% |
| 2003 | 24,564 | -23 | -0.09% |
| 2004 | 24,372 | -192 | -0.78% |
| 2005 | 24,411 | 39 | 0.16% |
| 2006 | 24,376 | -35 | -0.14% |
| 2007 | 24,477 | 101 | 0.41% |
| 2008 | 24,704 | 227 | 0.93% |
| 2009 | 25,056 | 352 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 25,163 | 107 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 25,444 | 281 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 25,652 | 208 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 26,161 | 509 | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 26,800 | 639 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 26,886 | 86 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 26,896 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 27,092 | 196 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 27,043 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 27,036 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 27,066 | 30 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 27,200 | 134 | 0.50% |
| 2022 | 27,211 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 27,810 | 599 | 2.20% |
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Wakefield, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wakefield town's population increased by 449 (1.82%), 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, Wakefield town's population increased by 1,903 (7.56%), 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, Wakefield town's population increased by 744 (2.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wakefield town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 27,810.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wakefield town's population peaked in year 2023 at 27,810.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wakefield town's population was lowest in year 2004 at 24,372.
Wakefield, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wakefield town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wakefield town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wakefield town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2013 to 2014 Wakefield town population grew the most, with an increase of 639 people (a 2.44% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Wakefield town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 192 people (a 0.78% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wakefield, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wakefield town's population increased by 610 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 11 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 599 (2.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wakefield, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wakefield town increased by 1,649 (6.30%). The population was highest at 27,810 in the year 2023 and lowest at 26,800 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)