West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Bridgewater town increased by 1,016. In this period, the peak population was 7,707 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 | 6,665 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,729 | 64 | 0.96% |
| 2002 | 6,788 | 59 | 0.88% |
| 2003 | 6,808 | 20 | 0.29% |
| 2004 | 6,781 | -27 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 6,745 | -36 | -0.53% |
| 2006 | 6,701 | -44 | -0.65% |
| 2007 | 6,699 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2008 | 6,696 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2009 | 6,723 | 27 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 6,937 | 214 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 6,949 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 6,954 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 7,013 | 59 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 7,067 | 54 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 7,111 | 44 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 7,158 | 47 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 7,247 | 89 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 7,265 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 7,286 | 21 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 7,707 | 421 | 5.78% |
| 2021 | 7,702 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 7,629 | -73 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 7,681 | 52 | 0.68% |
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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Bridgewater town's population increased by 272 (4.08%), 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, West Bridgewater town's population increased by 770 (11.10%), 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, West Bridgewater town's population decreased by 26 (0.34%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Bridgewater town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,681.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Bridgewater town's population peaked in year 2020 at 7,707.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Bridgewater town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,665.
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Bridgewater town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Bridgewater town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population grew 15.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Bridgewater town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.66% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 West Bridgewater town population grew the most, with an increase of 421 people (a 5.78% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 West Bridgewater town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 73 people (a 0.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Bridgewater town's population decreased by 21 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 73 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 52 (0.68%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Bridgewater town increased by 668 (9.53%). The population was highest at 7,707 in the year 2020 and lowest at 7,067 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.93%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)