Westford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Westford town increased by 3,513. In this period, the peak population was 24,823 in the year 2019. 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 | 20,840 | - | - |
2001 | 21,077 | 237 | 1.14% |
2002 | 21,202 | 125 | 0.59% |
2003 | 21,250 | 48 | 0.23% |
2004 | 21,421 | 171 | 0.8% |
2005 | 21,466 | 45 | 0.21% |
2006 | 21,484 | 18 | 0.08% |
2007 | 21,797 | 313 | 1.46% |
2008 | 22,177 | 380 | 1.74% |
2009 | 22,518 | 341 | 1.54% |
2010 | 22,045 | -473 | -2.1% |
2011 | 22,472 | 427 | 1.94% |
2012 | 23,248 | 776 | 3.45% |
2013 | 23,648 | 400 | 1.72% |
2014 | 24,034 | 386 | 1.63% |
2015 | 24,132 | 98 | 0.41% |
2016 | 24,234 | 102 | 0.42% |
2017 | 24,280 | 46 | 0.19% |
2018 | 24,226 | -54 | -0.22% |
2019 | 24,823 | 597 | 2.46% |
2020 | 24,704 | -119 | -0.48% |
2021 | 24,460 | -244 | -0.99% |
2022 | 24,353 | -107 | -0.44% |
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Westford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022
From 2000 to 2010, Westford town's population increased by 1,205 (5.78%), 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, Westford town's population increased by 2,659 (12.06%), 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, Westford town's population peaked in year 2019 at 24,823.
Between the year 2000 and 2022, Westford town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,840.
Westford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Westford town grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2022, Westford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 16.86% between 2000 and 2022.
From 2011 to 2012, Westford town's population grew the most with an increase of 776 (3.45%).
While from 2009 and 2010, Westford town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 473 (-2.10%).
Things to know
Is Westford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westford town's population decreased by 351 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 244 (0.99%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 107 (0.44%) between 2021 and 2022.
How has the population of Westford, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2012 and 2022, population of Westford town increased by 705 (2.98%). The population was highest at 24,823 in the year 2019 and lowest at 23,648 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.47%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)