Chelmsford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chelmsford town increased by 2,527. In this period, the peak population was 36,382 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 | 33,653 | - | - |
| 2001 | 33,686 | 33 | 0.10% |
| 2002 | 33,563 | -123 | -0.37% |
| 2003 | 33,496 | -67 | -0.20% |
| 2004 | 33,345 | -151 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 33,313 | -32 | -0.10% |
| 2006 | 33,237 | -76 | -0.23% |
| 2007 | 33,425 | 188 | 0.57% |
| 2008 | 33,625 | 200 | 0.60% |
| 2009 | 33,993 | 368 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 33,900 | -93 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 34,264 | 364 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 34,576 | 312 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 34,772 | 196 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 35,017 | 245 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 35,088 | 71 | 0.20% |
| 2016 | 35,026 | -62 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 35,020 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 35,205 | 185 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 35,391 | 186 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 36,382 | 991 | 2.80% |
| 2021 | 36,046 | -336 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 36,094 | 48 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 36,180 | 86 | 0.24% |
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Chelmsford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chelmsford town's population increased by 247 (0.73%), 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, Chelmsford town's population increased by 2,482 (7.32%), 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, Chelmsford town's population decreased by 202 (0.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Chelmsford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 36,180.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chelmsford town's population peaked in year 2020 at 36,382.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chelmsford town's population was lowest in year 2006 at 33,237.
Chelmsford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Chelmsford town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chelmsford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population grew 7.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chelmsford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.33% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Chelmsford town population grew the most, with an increase of 991 people (a 2.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Chelmsford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 336 people (a 0.92% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chelmsford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chelmsford town's population increased by 134 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 48 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 86 (0.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chelmsford, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chelmsford town increased by 1,408 (4.05%). The population was highest at 36,382 in the year 2020 and lowest at 35,017 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)