Wenham, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wenham town increased by 358. In this period, the peak population was 5,273 in the year 2018. 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 | 4,599 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,555 | -44 | -0.96% |
| 2002 | 4,516 | -39 | -0.86% |
| 2003 | 4,516 | - | - |
| 2004 | 4,495 | -21 | -0.47% |
| 2005 | 4,468 | -27 | -0.60% |
| 2006 | 4,426 | -42 | -0.94% |
| 2007 | 4,668 | 242 | 5.47% |
| 2008 | 4,675 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2009 | 4,650 | -25 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 4,884 | 234 | 5.03% |
| 2011 | 4,974 | 90 | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 5,043 | 69 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 5,140 | 97 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 5,152 | 12 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 5,178 | 26 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 5,202 | 24 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 5,250 | 48 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 5,273 | 23 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 5,147 | -126 | -2.39% |
| 2020 | 4,936 | -211 | -4.10% |
| 2021 | 4,923 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 4,935 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 4,957 | 22 | 0.45% |
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Wenham, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wenham town's population increased by 285 (6.20%), 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, Wenham town's population increased by 52 (1.06%), 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, Wenham town's population increased by 21 (0.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wenham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,957.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wenham town's population peaked in year 2018 at 5,273.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wenham town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 4,426.
Wenham, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wenham town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wenham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.34% per year. Overall the population grew 7.78% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wenham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.34% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Wenham town population grew the most, with an increase of 242 people (a 5.47% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wenham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 211 people (a 4.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wenham, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wenham town's population increased by 34 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 12 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 22 (0.45%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wenham, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wenham town decreased by 183 (3.56%). The population was highest at 5,273 in the year 2018 and lowest at 4,923 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)