Westwood, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Westwood town increased by 2,116. In this period, the peak population was 16,402 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 | 14,128 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,164 | 36 | 0.25% |
| 2002 | 14,127 | -37 | -0.26% |
| 2003 | 14,046 | -81 | -0.57% |
| 2004 | 13,983 | -63 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 13,871 | -112 | -0.80% |
| 2006 | 13,829 | -42 | -0.30% |
| 2007 | 14,096 | 267 | 1.93% |
| 2008 | 14,348 | 252 | 1.79% |
| 2009 | 14,397 | 49 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 14,655 | 258 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 14,709 | 54 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 14,805 | 96 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 14,903 | 98 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 15,030 | 127 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 16,038 | 1,008 | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 16,044 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 16,102 | 58 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 16,112 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 16,402 | 290 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 16,241 | -161 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 16,253 | 12 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 16,242 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 16,244 | 2 | 0.01% |
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Westwood, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Westwood town's population increased by 527 (3.73%), 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, Westwood town's population increased by 1,586 (10.82%), 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, Westwood town's population increased by 3 (0.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Westwood town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,244.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westwood town's population peaked in year 2019 at 16,402.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westwood town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 13,829.
Westwood, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Westwood town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Westwood town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.65% per year. Overall the population grew 14.98% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Westwood town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.65% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Westwood town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,008 people (a 6.71% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Westwood town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 161 people (a 0.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Westwood, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westwood town's population decreased by 9 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 11 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2 (0.01%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Westwood, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Westwood town increased by 1,341 (9%). The population was highest at 16,402 in the year 2019 and lowest at 15,030 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.89%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)