Wales, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wales town increased by 76. In this period, the peak population was 1,890 in the year 2015. 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 | 1,726 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,735 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2002 | 1,754 | 19 | 1.10% |
| 2003 | 1,769 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 2004 | 1,780 | 11 | 0.62% |
| 2005 | 1,804 | 24 | 1.35% |
| 2006 | 1,823 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 2007 | 1,844 | 21 | 1.15% |
| 2008 | 1,861 | 17 | 0.92% |
| 2009 | 1,861 | - | - |
| 2010 | 1,844 | -17 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 1,856 | 12 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 1,865 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,876 | 11 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,878 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 1,890 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 1,885 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,880 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,885 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 1,870 | -15 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 1,827 | -43 | -2.30% |
| 2021 | 1,818 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 1,806 | -12 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 1,802 | -4 | -0.22% |
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Wales, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wales town's population increased by 118 (6.84%), 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, Wales town's population decreased by 17 (0.92%), 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, Wales town's population decreased by 25 (1.37%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wales town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,802.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wales town's population peaked in year 2015 at 1,890.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wales town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,726.
Wales, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wales town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wales town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.19% per year. Overall the population grew 4.40% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wales town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.19% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Wales town population grew the most, with an increase of 24 people (a 1.35% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wales town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 43 people (a 2.30% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wales, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wales town's population decreased by 16 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 12 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 4 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wales, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wales town decreased by 74 (3.94%). The population was highest at 1,890 in the year 2015 and lowest at 1,802 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)