Wayland, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wayland town increased by 619. In this period, the peak population was 13,908 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 | 13,133 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,198 | 65 | 0.49% |
| 2002 | 13,147 | -51 | -0.39% |
| 2003 | 13,102 | -45 | -0.34% |
| 2004 | 13,072 | -30 | -0.23% |
| 2005 | 13,040 | -32 | -0.24% |
| 2006 | 13,025 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2007 | 13,091 | 66 | 0.51% |
| 2008 | 13,235 | 144 | 1.10% |
| 2009 | 13,400 | 165 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 12,981 | -419 | -3.13% |
| 2011 | 13,117 | 136 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 13,266 | 149 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 13,419 | 153 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 13,507 | 88 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 13,623 | 116 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 13,817 | 194 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 13,880 | 63 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 13,859 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 13,844 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 13,908 | 64 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 13,786 | -122 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 13,742 | -44 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 13,752 | 10 | 0.07% |
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Wayland, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wayland town's population decreased by 152 (1.16%), 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, Wayland town's population increased by 927 (7.14%), 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, Wayland town's population decreased by 156 (1.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wayland town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,752.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wayland town's population peaked in year 2020 at 13,908.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wayland town's population was lowest in year 2010 at 12,981.
Wayland, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wayland town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wayland town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population grew 4.71% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wayland town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Wayland town population grew the most, with an increase of 194 people (a 1.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Wayland town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 419 people (a 3.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wayland, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wayland town's population decreased by 34 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 44 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 10 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wayland, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wayland town increased by 333 (2.48%). The population was highest at 13,908 in the year 2020 and lowest at 13,507 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.25%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)