Wilmington, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilmington town increased by 1,746. In this period, the peak population was 23,447 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 | 21,402 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,563 | 161 | 0.75% |
| 2002 | 21,585 | 22 | 0.10% |
| 2003 | 21,662 | 77 | 0.36% |
| 2004 | 21,644 | -18 | -0.08% |
| 2005 | 21,671 | 27 | 0.12% |
| 2006 | 21,739 | 68 | 0.31% |
| 2007 | 21,864 | 125 | 0.58% |
| 2008 | 22,027 | 163 | 0.75% |
| 2009 | 22,273 | 246 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 22,406 | 133 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 22,679 | 273 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 22,968 | 289 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 23,085 | 117 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 23,226 | 141 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 23,289 | 63 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 23,404 | 115 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 23,420 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 23,430 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 23,447 | 17 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 23,298 | -149 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 23,067 | -231 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 23,025 | -42 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 23,148 | 123 | 0.53% |
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Wilmington, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilmington town's population increased by 1,004 (4.69%), 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, Wilmington town's population increased by 892 (3.98%), 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, Wilmington town's population decreased by 150 (0.64%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilmington town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,148.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmington town's population peaked in year 2019 at 23,447.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmington town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 21,402.
Wilmington, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilmington town grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilmington town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population grew 8.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilmington town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Wilmington town population grew the most, with an increase of 289 people (a 1.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Wilmington town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 231 people (a 0.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilmington, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilmington town's population increased by 81 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 42 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 123 (0.53%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilmington, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilmington town increased by 63 (0.27%). The population was highest at 23,447 in the year 2019 and lowest at 23,025 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)