Barnstable Town, MA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Barnstable Town was 49,532, a 0.21% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Barnstable Town's population was 49,635, an increase of 1.51% compared to a population of 48,896 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Barnstable Town, MA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Barnstable Town increased by 1,506. In this period, the peak population was 49,635 in the year 2021. 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 48,026 - -
2001 48,271 245 0.51%
2002 48,512 241 0.5%
2003 48,600 88 0.18%
2004 48,153 -447 -0.92%
2005 47,653 -500 -1.04%
2006 47,173 -480 -1.01%
2007 46,767 -406 -0.86%
2008 46,515 -252 -0.54%
2009 46,266 -249 -0.54%
2010 45,157 -1,109 -2.4%
2011 44,875 -282 -0.62%
2012 44,768 -107 -0.24%
2013 44,618 -150 -0.34%
2014 44,518 -100 -0.22%
2015 44,345 -173 -0.39%
2016 44,272 -73 -0.16%
2017 44,426 154 0.35%
2018 44,736 310 0.7%
2019 44,477 -259 -0.58%
2020 48,896 4,419 9.94%
2021 49,635 739 1.51%
2022 49,532 -103 -0.21%
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Barnstable Town, MA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Barnstable Town's population decreased by 2,869 (5.97%), 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, Barnstable Town's population increased by 3,739 (8.28%), 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 Barnstable Town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Barnstable Town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 49,532. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Barnstable Town's population peaked in year 2021 at 49,635.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Barnstable Town's population was lowest in year 2016 at 44,272.

Barnstable Town, MA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Barnstable Town grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Barnstable Town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.14% per year. Overall the population grew 3.14% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Barnstable Town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Barnstable Town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.14% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 636. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Barnstable Town's population grew the most with an increase of 4,419 (9.94%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Barnstable Town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,109 (-2.40%).

Things to know

Is Barnstable Town, MA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Barnstable Town's population increased by 636 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 739 (1.51%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 103 (0.21%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Barnstable Town, MA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Barnstable Town increased by 4,914 (11.01%). The population was highest at 49,635 in the year 2021 and lowest at 44,272 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.06%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Barnstable Town, MA 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town was 49,532, a 0.21% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Barnstable Town population was 49,635, an increase of 1.51% compared to a population of 48,896 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Barnstable Town increased by 1,506. In this period, the peak population was 49,635 in the year 2021. 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).

Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Barnstable 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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