Westford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Westford town increased by 3,703. In this period, the peak population was 24,823 in the year 2019. 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 | 20,840 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,077 | 237 | 1.14% |
| 2002 | 21,202 | 125 | 0.59% |
| 2003 | 21,250 | 48 | 0.23% |
| 2004 | 21,421 | 171 | 0.80% |
| 2005 | 21,466 | 45 | 0.21% |
| 2006 | 21,484 | 18 | 0.08% |
| 2007 | 21,797 | 313 | 1.46% |
| 2008 | 22,177 | 380 | 1.74% |
| 2009 | 22,518 | 341 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 22,045 | -473 | -2.10% |
| 2011 | 22,472 | 427 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 23,248 | 776 | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 23,648 | 400 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 24,034 | 386 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 24,132 | 98 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 24,234 | 102 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 24,280 | 46 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 24,226 | -54 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 24,823 | 597 | 2.46% |
| 2020 | 24,722 | -101 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 24,531 | -191 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 24,482 | -49 | -0.20% |
| 2023 | 24,543 | 61 | 0.25% |
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Westford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Westford town's population increased by 1,205 (5.78%), 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, Westford town's population increased by 2,677 (12.14%), 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, Westford town's population decreased by 179 (0.72%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Westford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,543.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westford town's population peaked in year 2019 at 24,823.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westford town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,840.
Westford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Westford town grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Westford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 17.77% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Westford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Westford town population grew the most, with an increase of 776 people (a 3.45% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Westford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 473 people (a 2.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Westford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westford town's population increased by 12 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 49 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 61 (0.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Westford, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Westford town increased by 895 (3.78%). The population was highest at 24,823 in the year 2019 and lowest at 24,034 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)