Cambridge, MA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cambridge increased by 16,485. In this period, the peak population was 118,988 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 | 101,729 | - | - |
| 2001 | 103,960 | 2,231 | 2.19% |
| 2002 | 104,222 | 262 | 0.25% |
| 2003 | 103,331 | -891 | -0.85% |
| 2004 | 103,359 | 28 | 0.03% |
| 2005 | 103,931 | 572 | 0.55% |
| 2006 | 104,604 | 673 | 0.65% |
| 2007 | 106,361 | 1,757 | 1.68% |
| 2008 | 108,284 | 1,923 | 1.81% |
| 2009 | 108,780 | 496 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 105,017 | -3,763 | -3.46% |
| 2011 | 105,904 | 887 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 107,913 | 2,009 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 112,076 | 4,163 | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 113,041 | 965 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 113,528 | 487 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 115,760 | 2,232 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 116,943 | 1,183 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 118,191 | 1,248 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 118,988 | 797 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 118,218 | -770 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 117,275 | -943 | -0.80% |
| 2022 | 117,420 | 145 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 118,214 | 794 | 0.68% |
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Cambridge, MA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cambridge's population increased by 3,288 (3.23%), 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, Cambridge's population increased by 13,201 (12.57%), 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, Cambridge's population decreased by 4 (0%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cambridge's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 118,214.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cambridge's population peaked in year 2019 at 118,988.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cambridge's population was lowest in year 2000 at 101,729.
Cambridge, MA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cambridge grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cambridge had an average annual population growth rate of 0.70% per year. Overall the population grew 16.20% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cambridge annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.70% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Cambridge population grew the most, with an increase of 4,163 people (a 3.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Cambridge population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,763 people (a 3.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cambridge, MA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cambridge's population increased by 939 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 145 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 794 (0.68%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cambridge, MA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cambridge increased by 6,138 (5.48%). The population was highest at 118,988 in the year 2019 and lowest at 113,041 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.54%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)