Athol, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Athol town was 11,897, a 0.23% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Athol town's population was 11,924, a decline of 0.03% compared to a population of 11,927 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Athol, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Athol town increased by 529. In this period, the peak population was 11,927 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 11,368 - -
2001 11,493 125 1.1%
2002 11,604 111 0.97%
2003 11,685 81 0.7%
2004 11,700 15 0.13%
2005 11,698 -2 -0.02%
2006 11,708 10 0.09%
2007 11,727 19 0.16%
2008 11,770 43 0.37%
2009 11,823 53 0.45%
2010 11,616 -207 -1.75%
2011 11,629 13 0.11%
2012 11,660 31 0.27%
2013 11,679 19 0.16%
2014 11,679 - -
2015 11,675 -4 -0.03%
2016 11,668 -7 -0.06%
2017 11,712 44 0.38%
2018 11,731 19 0.16%
2019 11,713 -18 -0.15%
2020 11,927 214 1.83%
2021 11,924 -3 -0.03%
2022 11,897 -27 -0.23%
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Athol, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Athol town's population increased by 248 (2.18%), 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, Athol town's population increased by 311 (2.68%), 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 Athol town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Athol town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 11,897. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Athol town's population peaked in year 2020 at 11,927.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Athol town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,368.

Athol, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Athol town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Athol town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population grew 4.65% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Athol town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Athol town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.21% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 30. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Athol town's population grew the most with an increase of 214 (1.83%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Athol town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 207 (-1.75%).

Things to know

Is Athol, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Athol town's population decreased by 30 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 3 (0.03%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 27 (0.23%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Athol town increased by 218 (1.87%). The population was highest at 11,927 in the year 2020 and lowest at 11,668 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.

References

Datasets

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Athol 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 Athol 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 Athol town was 11,897, a 0.23% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Athol town population was 11,924, a decline of 0.03% compared to a population of 11,927 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Athol town increased by 529. In this period, the peak population was 11,927 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).

Athol 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 Athol town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Athol 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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Margin of Error

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