Wellfleet, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wellfleet town increased by 866. In this period, the peak population was 3,642 in the year 2022. 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 | 2,761 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,797 | 36 | 1.30% |
| 2002 | 2,841 | 44 | 1.57% |
| 2003 | 2,875 | 34 | 1.20% |
| 2004 | 2,887 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2005 | 2,874 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2006 | 2,870 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2007 | 2,855 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2008 | 2,853 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2009 | 2,844 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 2,755 | -89 | -3.13% |
| 2011 | 2,746 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 2,744 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,741 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 2,744 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 2,741 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,745 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 2,745 | - | - |
| 2018 | 2,737 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 2,726 | -11 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 3,564 | 838 | 30.74% |
| 2021 | 3,640 | 76 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 3,642 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 3,627 | -15 | -0.41% |
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Wellfleet, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wellfleet town's population decreased by 6 (0.22%), 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, Wellfleet town's population increased by 809 (29.36%), 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, Wellfleet town's population increased by 63 (1.77%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wellfleet town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,627.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wellfleet town's population peaked in year 2022 at 3,642.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wellfleet town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 2,726.
Wellfleet, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wellfleet town grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wellfleet town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.36% per year. Overall the population grew 31.37% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wellfleet town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.36% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wellfleet town population grew the most, with an increase of 838 people (a 30.74% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Wellfleet town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 89 people (a 3.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wellfleet, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wellfleet town's population decreased by 13 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 15 (0.41%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wellfleet, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wellfleet town increased by 886 (32.32%). The population was highest at 3,642 in the year 2022 and lowest at 2,726 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)