Wellesley, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wellesley town increased by 4,115. In this period, the peak population was 30,733 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26,618 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,631 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2002 | 26,607 | -24 | -0.09% |
| 2003 | 26,496 | -111 | -0.42% |
| 2004 | 26,438 | -58 | -0.22% |
| 2005 | 26,532 | 94 | 0.36% |
| 2006 | 26,590 | 58 | 0.22% |
| 2007 | 26,784 | 194 | 0.73% |
| 2008 | 26,975 | 191 | 0.71% |
| 2009 | 27,192 | 217 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 28,046 | 854 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 28,542 | 496 | 1.77% |
| 2012 | 28,551 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 28,695 | 144 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 28,648 | -47 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 28,743 | 95 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 28,887 | 144 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 28,779 | -108 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 28,722 | -57 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 28,699 | -23 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 28,887 | 188 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 30,491 | 1,604 | 5.55% |
| 2022 | 30,562 | 71 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 30,733 | 171 | 0.56% |
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Wellesley, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wellesley town's population increased by 1,428 (5.36%), 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, Wellesley town's population increased by 841 (3%), 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, Wellesley town's population increased by 1,846 (6.39%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wellesley town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,733.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wellesley town's population peaked in year 2023 at 30,733.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wellesley town's population was lowest in year 2004 at 26,438.
Wellesley, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wellesley town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wellesley town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.67% per year. Overall the population grew 15.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wellesley town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.67% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Wellesley town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,604 people (a 5.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Wellesley town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 111 people (a 0.42% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wellesley, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wellesley town's population increased by 242 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 71 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 171 (0.56%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wellesley, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wellesley town increased by 2,038 (7.10%). The population was highest at 30,733 in the year 2023 and lowest at 28,648 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.70%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)