Lancaster, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lancaster town increased by 1,960. In this period, the peak population was 8,423 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 | 6,434 | - | - |
2001 | 6,502 | 68 | 1.06% |
2002 | 6,529 | 27 | 0.42% |
2003 | 6,602 | 73 | 1.12% |
2004 | 6,713 | 111 | 1.68% |
2005 | 6,795 | 82 | 1.22% |
2006 | 6,970 | 175 | 2.58% |
2007 | 7,044 | 74 | 1.06% |
2008 | 7,008 | -36 | -0.51% |
2009 | 7,086 | 78 | 1.11% |
2010 | 8,073 | 987 | 13.93% |
2011 | 8,002 | -71 | -0.88% |
2012 | 8,081 | 79 | 0.99% |
2013 | 7,989 | -92 | -1.14% |
2014 | 7,909 | -80 | -1% |
2015 | 7,952 | 43 | 0.54% |
2016 | 8,022 | 70 | 0.88% |
2017 | 8,127 | 105 | 1.31% |
2018 | 8,067 | -60 | -0.74% |
2019 | 7,860 | -207 | -2.57% |
2020 | 8,423 | 563 | 7.16% |
2021 | 8,308 | -115 | -1.37% |
2022 | 8,394 | 86 | 1.04% |
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Lancaster, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022
From 2000 to 2010, Lancaster town's population increased by 1,639 (25.47%), 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, Lancaster town's population increased by 350 (4.34%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lancaster town's population peaked in year 2020 at 8,423.
Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lancaster town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,434.
Lancaster, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lancaster town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2022, Lancaster town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.38% per year. Overall the population grew 30.46% between 2000 and 2022.
From 2009 to 2010, Lancaster town's population grew the most with an increase of 987 (13.93%).
While from 2018 and 2019, Lancaster town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 207 (-2.57%).
Things to know
Is Lancaster, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lancaster town's population decreased by 29 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 115 (1.37%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 86 (1.04%) between 2021 and 2022.
How has the population of Lancaster, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lancaster town increased by 405 (5.07%). The population was highest at 8,423 in the year 2020 and lowest at 7,860 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)