Belmont, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Belmont town increased by 2,629. In this period, the peak population was 27,226 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 | 24,257 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,187 | -70 | -0.29% |
| 2002 | 24,004 | -183 | -0.76% |
| 2003 | 23,833 | -171 | -0.71% |
| 2004 | 23,599 | -234 | -0.98% |
| 2005 | 23,397 | -202 | -0.86% |
| 2006 | 23,283 | -114 | -0.49% |
| 2007 | 23,321 | 38 | 0.16% |
| 2008 | 23,471 | 150 | 0.64% |
| 2009 | 23,754 | 283 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 24,700 | 946 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 24,930 | 230 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 25,226 | 296 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 25,403 | 177 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 25,553 | 150 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 25,611 | 58 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 26,306 | 695 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 26,322 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 26,225 | -97 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 26,111 | -114 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 27,226 | 1,115 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 26,939 | -287 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 26,852 | -87 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 26,886 | 34 | 0.13% |
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Belmont, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Belmont town's population increased by 443 (1.83%), 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, Belmont town's population increased by 2,526 (10.23%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Belmont town's population decreased by 340 (1.25%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Belmont town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,886.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belmont town's population peaked in year 2020 at 27,226.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belmont town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 23,283.
Belmont, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Belmont town grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Belmont town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.84% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Belmont town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.47% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Belmont town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,115 people (a 4.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Belmont town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 287 people (a 1.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Belmont, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Belmont town's population decreased by 53 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 87 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 34 (0.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Belmont, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Belmont town increased by 1,483 (5.84%). The population was highest at 27,226 in the year 2020 and lowest at 25,553 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)