Brookline, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Brookline town increased by 5,926. In this period, the peak population was 63,036 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 | 57,036 | - | - |
| 2001 | 57,049 | 13 | 0.02% |
| 2002 | 57,001 | -48 | -0.08% |
| 2003 | 56,766 | -235 | -0.41% |
| 2004 | 56,508 | -258 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 56,193 | -315 | -0.56% |
| 2006 | 56,167 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2007 | 56,351 | 184 | 0.33% |
| 2008 | 56,519 | 168 | 0.30% |
| 2009 | 56,553 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 58,740 | 2,187 | 3.87% |
| 2011 | 58,811 | 71 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 58,997 | 186 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 59,359 | 362 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 59,356 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 59,184 | -172 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 59,234 | 50 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 59,365 | 131 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 59,277 | -88 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 59,243 | -34 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 63,036 | 3,793 | 6.40% |
| 2021 | 62,758 | -278 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 62,551 | -207 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 62,962 | 411 | 0.66% |
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Brookline, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Brookline town's population increased by 1,704 (2.99%), 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, Brookline town's population increased by 4,296 (7.31%), 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, Brookline town's population decreased by 74 (0.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Brookline town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 62,962.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Brookline town's population peaked in year 2020 at 63,036.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Brookline town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 56,167.
Brookline, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Brookline town grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Brookline town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population grew 10.39% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Brookline town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Brookline town population grew the most, with an increase of 3,793 people (a 6.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Brookline town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 315 people (a 0.56% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Brookline, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Brookline town's population increased by 204 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 207 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 411 (0.66%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Brookline, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Brookline town increased by 3,603 (6.07%). The population was highest at 63,036 in the year 2020 and lowest at 59,184 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.61%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)