North Reading, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of North Reading town was 15,549, a 1.36% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, North Reading town's population was 15,340, a decline of 1.30% compared to a population of 15,542 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

North Reading, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of North Reading town increased by 1,669. In this period, the peak population was 17,469 in the year 2009. 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 13,880 - -
2001 13,956 76 0.55%
2002 13,949 -7 -0.05%
2003 13,977 28 0.2%
2004 13,963 -14 -0.1%
2005 13,949 -14 -0.1%
2006 13,917 -32 -0.23%
2007 13,980 63 0.45%
2008 17,251 3,271 23.4%
2009 17,469 218 1.26%
2010 14,944 -2,525 -14.45%
2011 15,102 158 1.06%
2012 15,259 157 1.04%
2013 15,346 87 0.57%
2014 15,443 97 0.63%
2015 15,529 86 0.56%
2016 15,544 15 0.1%
2017 15,532 -12 -0.08%
2018 15,483 -49 -0.32%
2019 15,879 396 2.56%
2020 15,542 -337 -2.12%
2021 15,340 -202 -1.3%
2022 15,549 209 1.36%
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North Reading, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, North Reading town's population increased by 1,064 (7.67%), 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, North Reading town's population increased by 598 (4.00%), 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 North Reading town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
North Reading town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 15,549. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, North Reading town's population peaked in year 2009 at 17,469.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, North Reading town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 13,880.

North Reading, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of North Reading town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, North Reading town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.02% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows North Reading town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
North Reading town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.55% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 7. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, North Reading town's population grew the most with an increase of 3,271 (23.40%).

While from 2009 and 2010, North Reading town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,525 (-14.45%).

Things to know

Is North Reading, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, North Reading town's population increased by 7 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 202 (1.30%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 209 (1.36%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of North Reading town increased by 203 (1.32%). The population was highest at 15,879 in the year 2019 and lowest at 15,340 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.

References

Datasets

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2023
North Reading, 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 North Reading 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 North Reading 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 North Reading town was 15,549, a 1.36% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, North Reading town population was 15,340, a decline of 1.30% compared to a population of 15,542 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of North Reading town increased by 1,669. In this period, the peak population was 17,469 in the year 2009. 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).

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