Wareham, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wareham town was 23,151, a 0.71% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wareham town's population was 23,317, an increase of 0.18% compared to a population of 23,275 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wareham, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wareham town increased by 2,764. In this period, the peak population was 23,317 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 20,387 - -
2001 20,594 207 1.02%
2002 20,860 266 1.29%
2003 21,018 158 0.76%
2004 21,057 39 0.19%
2005 21,141 84 0.4%
2006 21,145 4 0.02%
2007 21,195 50 0.24%
2008 21,335 140 0.66%
2009 21,420 85 0.4%
2010 21,872 452 2.11%
2011 22,231 359 1.64%
2012 22,360 129 0.58%
2013 22,435 75 0.34%
2014 22,512 77 0.34%
2015 22,548 36 0.16%
2016 22,609 61 0.27%
2017 22,658 49 0.22%
2018 22,712 54 0.24%
2019 22,753 41 0.18%
2020 23,275 522 2.29%
2021 23,317 42 0.18%
2022 23,151 -166 -0.71%
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Wareham, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wareham town's population increased by 1,485 (7.28%), 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, Wareham town's population increased by 1,403 (6.41%), 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 Wareham town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wareham town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 23,151. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wareham town's population peaked in year 2021 at 23,317.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wareham town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,387.

Wareham, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wareham town grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wareham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 13.56% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wareham town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wareham town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.62% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 124. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Wareham town's population grew the most with an increase of 522 (2.29%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Wareham town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 166 (-0.71%).

Things to know

Is Wareham, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wareham town's population decreased by 124 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 42 (0.18%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 166 (0.71%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wareham town increased by 716 (3.19%). The population was highest at 23,317 in the year 2021 and lowest at 22,435 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Wareham, 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 Wareham 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 Wareham 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 Wareham town was 23,151, a 0.71% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wareham town population was 23,317, an increase of 0.18% compared to a population of 23,275 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wareham town increased by 2,764. In this period, the peak population was 23,317 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).

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