Webster, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Webster town increased by 1,159. In this period, the peak population was 17,739 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 | 16,434 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,557 | 123 | 0.75% |
| 2002 | 16,657 | 100 | 0.60% |
| 2003 | 16,774 | 117 | 0.70% |
| 2004 | 16,758 | -16 | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 16,708 | -50 | -0.30% |
| 2006 | 16,710 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2007 | 16,729 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2008 | 16,743 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2009 | 16,766 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 16,786 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 16,804 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 16,836 | 32 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 16,880 | 44 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 16,894 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 16,926 | 32 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 16,947 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 17,016 | 69 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 16,984 | -32 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 16,915 | -69 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 17,739 | 824 | 4.87% |
| 2021 | 17,685 | -54 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 17,645 | -40 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 17,593 | -52 | -0.29% |
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Webster, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Webster town's population increased by 352 (2.14%), 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, Webster town's population increased by 953 (5.68%), 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, Webster town's population decreased by 146 (0.82%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Webster town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,593.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Webster town's population peaked in year 2020 at 17,739.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Webster town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,434.
Webster, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Webster town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Webster town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population grew 7.05% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Webster town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.31% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Webster town population grew the most, with an increase of 824 people (a 4.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Webster town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 69 people (a 0.41% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Webster, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Webster town's population decreased by 92 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 40 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 52 (0.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Webster, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Webster town increased by 713 (4.22%). The population was highest at 17,739 in the year 2020 and lowest at 16,894 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)