Acton, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Acton town was 23,829, a 0.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Acton town's population was 23,848, a decline of 0.38% compared to a population of 23,938 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Acton, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Acton town increased by 3,420. In this period, the peak population was 23,938 in the year 2020. 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 20,409 - -
2001 20,696 287 1.41%
2002 20,728 32 0.15%
2003 20,709 -19 -0.09%
2004 20,591 -118 -0.57%
2005 20,517 -74 -0.36%
2006 20,493 -24 -0.12%
2007 20,638 145 0.71%
2008 20,883 245 1.19%
2009 21,177 294 1.41%
2010 21,983 806 3.81%
2011 22,277 294 1.34%
2012 22,681 404 1.81%
2013 22,936 255 1.12%
2014 23,265 329 1.43%
2015 23,500 235 1.01%
2016 23,625 125 0.53%
2017 23,731 106 0.45%
2018 23,684 -47 -0.2%
2019 23,670 -14 -0.06%
2020 23,938 268 1.13%
2021 23,848 -90 -0.38%
2022 23,829 -19 -0.08%
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Acton, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Acton town's population increased by 1,574 (7.71%), 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, Acton town's population increased by 1,955 (8.89%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Acton town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Acton town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 23,829. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Acton town's population peaked in year 2020 at 23,938.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Acton town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,409.

Acton, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Acton town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Acton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.76% per year. Overall the population grew 16.76% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Acton town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Acton town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.76% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 109. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Acton town's population grew the most with an increase of 806 (3.81%).

While from 2003 and 2004, Acton town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 118 (-0.57%).

Things to know

Is Acton, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Acton town's population decreased by 109 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 90 (0.38%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 19 (0.08%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Acton, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Acton town increased by 893 (3.89%). The population was highest at 23,938 in the year 2020 and lowest at 22,936 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.50%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Acton, Massachusetts Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Acton town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Acton town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Acton town was 23,829, a 0.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Acton town population was 23,848, a decline of 0.38% compared to a population of 23,938 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Acton town increased by 3,420. In this period, the peak population was 23,938 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Acton town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Acton town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Acton town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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