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Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2024, the population of Massachusetts was 7.14 million, a 0.98% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, Massachusetts's population was 7.07 million, an increase of 0.63% compared to a population of 7.02 million in 2022.
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Updated Feb 28, 2025

Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2024

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of Massachusetts increased by 773,673. In this period, the peak population was 7.14 million in the year 2024. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 6,362,498 - -
2001 6,402,535 40,037 0.63%
2002 6,425,045 22,510 0.35%
2003 6,432,725 7,680 0.12%
2004 6,424,491 -8,234 -0.13%
2005 6,417,016 -7,475 -0.12%
2006 6,424,241 7,225 0.11%
2007 6,446,708 22,467 0.35%
2008 6,484,333 37,625 0.58%
2009 6,532,403 48,070 0.74%
2010 6,566,440 34,037 0.52%
2011 6,614,218 47,778 0.73%
2012 6,664,269 50,051 0.76%
2013 6,715,158 50,889 0.76%
2014 6,764,864 49,706 0.74%
2015 6,797,484 32,620 0.48%
2016 6,827,280 29,796 0.44%
2017 6,863,560 36,280 0.53%
2018 6,885,720 22,160 0.32%
2019 6,894,883 9,163 0.13%
2020 6,994,598 99,715 1.45%
2021 7,000,474 5,876 0.08%
2022 7,022,468 21,994 0.31%
2023 7,066,568 44,100 0.63%
2024 7,136,171 69,603 0.98%
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Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2024

From 2000 to 2010, Massachusetts's population increased by 203,942 (3.21%), 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, Massachusetts's population increased by 428,158 (6.52%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.19% .

After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2024, Massachusetts's population increased by 141,573 (2.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 2.57%.

FIGURE 1

Massachusetts's population from 2000 to 2024.

The estimated population at the end of 2024 was 7.14 million.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).
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Between the year 2000 and 2024, Massachusetts's population peaked in year 2024 at 7.14 million.

Between the year 2000 and 2024, Massachusetts's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6.36 million.

Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2024, i.e. 24 annual cycles, the population of Massachusetts grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2024, Massachusetts had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population grew 12.16% between 2000 and 2024.

FIGURE 2

Massachusetts annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2024 was 0.51% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).
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From 2019 to 2020 Massachusetts population grew the most, with an increase of 99,715 people (a 1.45% year-on-year increase)..

From 2003 to 2004 Massachusetts population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 8,234 people (a 0.13% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Massachusetts's population increased by 113,703 between 2022 and 2024. The increase was 44,100 (increased) between 2022 and 2023; and increase of 69,603 (0.98%) between 2023 and 2024.

How has the population of Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2014 and 2024, population of Massachusetts increased by 371,307 (5.49%). The population was highest at 7.14 million in the year 2024 and lowest at 6.8 million in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.54%.

References

Datasets

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2025
Massachusetts Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Massachusetts from 2000 to 2024 // 2025 Edition
Last updated February 24, 2025
ACS
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CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Massachusetts population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Massachusetts across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2024, the population of Massachusetts was 7.14 million, a 0.98% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, Massachusetts population was 7.07 million, an increase of 0.63% compared to a population of 7.02 million in 2022. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of Massachusetts increased by 773,673. In this period, the peak population was 7.14 million in the year 2024. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2024

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2024)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Massachusetts is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Massachusetts population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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