Wareham, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wareham town increased by 2,811. In this period, the peak population was 23,319 in the year 2021. 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 | 20,387 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,594 | 207 | 1.02% |
| 2002 | 20,860 | 266 | 1.29% |
| 2003 | 21,018 | 158 | 0.76% |
| 2004 | 21,057 | 39 | 0.19% |
| 2005 | 21,141 | 84 | 0.40% |
| 2006 | 21,145 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2007 | 21,195 | 50 | 0.24% |
| 2008 | 21,335 | 140 | 0.66% |
| 2009 | 21,420 | 85 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 21,872 | 452 | 2.11% |
| 2011 | 22,231 | 359 | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 22,360 | 129 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 22,435 | 75 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 22,512 | 77 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 22,548 | 36 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 22,609 | 61 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 22,658 | 49 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 22,712 | 54 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 22,753 | 41 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 23,272 | 519 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 23,319 | 47 | 0.20% |
| 2022 | 23,158 | -161 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 23,198 | 40 | 0.17% |
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Wareham, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wareham town's population increased by 1,485 (7.28%), 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, Wareham town's population increased by 1,400 (6.40%), 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, Wareham town's population decreased by 74 (0.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wareham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,198.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wareham town's population peaked in year 2021 at 23,319.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wareham town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,387.
Wareham, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wareham town grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wareham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population grew 13.79% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wareham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wareham town population grew the most, with an increase of 519 people (a 2.28% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Wareham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 161 people (a 0.69% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wareham, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wareham town's population decreased by 121 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 161 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 40 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wareham, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wareham town increased by 763 (3.40%). The population was highest at 23,319 in the year 2021 and lowest at 22,512 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)