Billerica, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Billerica town increased by 2,544. In this period, the peak population was 43,757 in the year 2017. 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 | 39,075 | - | - |
| 2001 | 39,182 | 107 | 0.27% |
| 2002 | 39,221 | 39 | 0.10% |
| 2003 | 39,143 | -78 | -0.20% |
| 2004 | 39,077 | -66 | -0.17% |
| 2005 | 38,809 | -268 | -0.69% |
| 2006 | 38,908 | 99 | 0.26% |
| 2007 | 38,944 | 36 | 0.09% |
| 2008 | 39,293 | 349 | 0.90% |
| 2009 | 39,861 | 568 | 1.45% |
| 2010 | 40,419 | 558 | 1.40% |
| 2011 | 41,103 | 684 | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 41,510 | 407 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 42,009 | 499 | 1.20% |
| 2014 | 42,395 | 386 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 42,676 | 281 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 42,797 | 121 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 43,757 | 960 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 43,497 | -260 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 43,351 | -146 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 41,836 | -1,515 | -3.49% |
| 2021 | 41,521 | -315 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 41,535 | 14 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 41,619 | 84 | 0.20% |
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Billerica, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Billerica town's population increased by 1,344 (3.44%), 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, Billerica town's population increased by 1,417 (3.51%), 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, Billerica town's population decreased by 217 (0.52%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Billerica town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 41,619.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Billerica town's population peaked in year 2017 at 43,757.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Billerica town's population was lowest in year 2005 at 38,809.
Billerica, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Billerica town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Billerica town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population grew 6.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Billerica town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.28% per year.
From 2016 to 2017 Billerica town population grew the most, with an increase of 960 people (a 2.24% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Billerica town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,515 people (a 3.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Billerica, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Billerica town's population increased by 98 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 14 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 84 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Billerica, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Billerica town decreased by 390 (0.93%). The population was highest at 43,757 in the year 2017 and lowest at 41,521 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)