Westfield, MA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Westfield increased by 378. In this period, the peak population was 41,731 in the year 2015. 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 | 40,131 | - | - |
| 2001 | 40,103 | -28 | -0.07% |
| 2002 | 40,428 | 325 | 0.81% |
| 2003 | 40,672 | 244 | 0.60% |
| 2004 | 40,784 | 112 | 0.28% |
| 2005 | 41,192 | 408 | 1.00% |
| 2006 | 41,189 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2007 | 41,130 | -59 | -0.14% |
| 2008 | 41,264 | 134 | 0.33% |
| 2009 | 41,359 | 95 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 41,121 | -238 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 41,441 | 320 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 41,303 | -138 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 41,598 | 295 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 41,675 | 77 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 41,731 | 56 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 41,576 | -155 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 41,397 | -179 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 41,304 | -93 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 41,160 | -144 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 40,743 | -417 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 40,621 | -122 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 40,501 | -120 | -0.30% |
| 2023 | 40,509 | 8 | 0.02% |
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Westfield, MA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Westfield's population increased by 990 (2.47%), 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, Westfield's population decreased by 378 (0.92%), 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, Westfield's population decreased by 234 (0.57%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Westfield's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 40,509.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westfield's population peaked in year 2015 at 41,731.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westfield's population was lowest in year 2001 at 40,103.
Westfield, MA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Westfield grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Westfield had an average annual population growth rate of 0.04% per year. Overall the population grew 0.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Westfield annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.04% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Westfield population grew the most, with an increase of 408 people (a 1% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Westfield population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 417 people (a 1.01% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Westfield, MA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westfield's population decreased by 112 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 120 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 8 (0.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Westfield, MA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Westfield decreased by 1,089 (2.62%). The population was highest at 41,731 in the year 2015 and lowest at 40,501 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)