Walpole, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Walpole town increased by 3,097. In this period, the peak population was 26,515 in the year 2020. 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 | 22,867 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,048 | 181 | 0.79% |
| 2002 | 23,084 | 36 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 23,140 | 56 | 0.24% |
| 2004 | 23,074 | -66 | -0.29% |
| 2005 | 22,997 | -77 | -0.33% |
| 2006 | 23,053 | 56 | 0.24% |
| 2007 | 23,270 | 217 | 0.94% |
| 2008 | 23,435 | 165 | 0.71% |
| 2009 | 23,461 | 26 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 24,140 | 679 | 2.89% |
| 2011 | 24,378 | 238 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 24,636 | 258 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 24,759 | 123 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 24,943 | 184 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 25,103 | 160 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 25,063 | -40 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 25,166 | 103 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 25,154 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 25,165 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 26,515 | 1,350 | 5.36% |
| 2021 | 26,433 | -82 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 26,300 | -133 | -0.50% |
| 2023 | 25,964 | -336 | -1.28% |
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Walpole, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Walpole town's population increased by 1,273 (5.57%), 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, Walpole town's population increased by 2,375 (9.84%), 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, Walpole town's population decreased by 551 (2.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Walpole town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,964.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walpole town's population peaked in year 2020 at 26,515.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Walpole town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 22,867.
Walpole, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Walpole town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Walpole town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.59% per year. Overall the population grew 13.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Walpole town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.59% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Walpole town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,350 people (a 5.36% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Walpole town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 336 people (a 1.28% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Walpole, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Walpole town's population decreased by 469 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 133 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 336 (1.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Walpole, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Walpole town increased by 1,205 (4.87%). The population was highest at 26,515 in the year 2020 and lowest at 24,943 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)