Population Development
In the late 16th century, Heusenstamm had roughly 250 inhabitants. Almost all of them, however, fell victim to the Thirty Years' War and the plague. Since then, the population has been rising almost continuously and only in the latest times has a slight decrease been noted.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 3,451 |
| 1950 | 4,459 |
| 1959* | 5,500 |
| 1965 | 8,370 |
| 1975 | 14,314 |
| 2004 | 18,936 |
| 2005 | 18,600 |
| 2006 | 18,344 |
- This was the year when town rights were granted.
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