West Stockbridge, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Stockbridge town decreased by 90. In this period, the peak population was 1,443 in the year 2006. 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 | 1,415 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,424 | 9 | 0.64% |
| 2002 | 1,429 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2003 | 1,436 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 2004 | 1,438 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2005 | 1,436 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2006 | 1,443 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 2007 | 1,443 | - | - |
| 2008 | 1,435 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2009 | 1,428 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,297 | -131 | -9.17% |
| 2011 | 1,291 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,290 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 1,285 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 1,278 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 1,269 | -9 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 1,269 | - | - |
| 2017 | 1,266 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,267 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 1,262 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 1,340 | 78 | 6.18% |
| 2021 | 1,344 | 4 | 0.30% |
| 2022 | 1,332 | -12 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 1,325 | -7 | -0.53% |
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West Stockbridge, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Stockbridge town's population decreased by 118 (8.34%), 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 Stockbridge town's population increased by 43 (3.32%), 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 Stockbridge town's population decreased by 15 (1.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Stockbridge town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,325.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Stockbridge town's population peaked in year 2006 at 1,443.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Stockbridge town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 1,262.
West Stockbridge, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Stockbridge town grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Stockbridge town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.36% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Stockbridge town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.28% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 West Stockbridge town population grew the most, with an increase of 78 people (a 6.18% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Stockbridge town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 131 people (a 9.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Stockbridge, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Stockbridge town's population decreased by 19 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 12 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 7 (0.53%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Stockbridge town increased by 40 (3.11%). The population was highest at 1,344 in the year 2021 and lowest at 1,262 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.33%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)