Alford, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Alford town was 483, a 0.62% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Alford town's population was 486, a decline of 0.21% compared to a population of 487 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Alford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Alford town increased by 81. In this period, the peak population was 499 in the year 2011. 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 402 - -
2001 399 -3 -0.75%
2002 396 -3 -0.75%
2003 395 -1 -0.25%
2004 395 - -
2005 398 3 0.76%
2006 398 - -
2007 398 - -
2008 398 - -
2009 399 1 0.25%
2010 498 99 24.81%
2011 499 1 0.2%
2012 499 - -
2013 497 -2 -0.4%
2014 498 1 0.2%
2015 496 -2 -0.4%
2016 494 -2 -0.4%
2017 492 -2 -0.4%
2018 492 - -
2019 489 -3 -0.61%
2020 487 -2 -0.41%
2021 486 -1 -0.21%
2022 483 -3 -0.62%
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Alford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Alford town's population increased by 96 (23.88%), 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, Alford town's population decreased by 11 (2.21%), 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 Alford town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Alford town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 483. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Alford town's population peaked in year 2011 at 499.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Alford town's population was lowest in year 2003 at 395.

Alford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Alford town grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Alford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.92% per year. Overall the population grew 20.15% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Alford town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Alford town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.92% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 4. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Alford town's population grew the most with an increase of 99 (24.81%).

While from 2000 and 2001, Alford town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 3 (-0.75%).

Things to know

Is Alford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alford town's population decreased by 4 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1 (0.21%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 3 (0.62%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Alford town decreased by 14 (2.82%). The population was highest at 498 in the year 2010 and lowest at 483 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.33%.

References

Datasets

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Alford, Massachusetts Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Alford 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 Alford 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 Alford town was 483, a 0.62% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Alford town population was 486, a decline of 0.21% compared to a population of 487 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Alford town increased by 81. In this period, the peak population was 499 in the year 2011. 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).

Alford 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 Alford town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Alford 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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