Middleborough, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Middleborough town increased by 4,464. In this period, the peak population was 25,498 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 | 20,040 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,355 | 315 | 1.57% |
| 2002 | 20,644 | 289 | 1.42% |
| 2003 | 20,868 | 224 | 1.09% |
| 2004 | 20,904 | 36 | 0.17% |
| 2005 | 21,041 | 137 | 0.66% |
| 2006 | 20,981 | -60 | -0.29% |
| 2007 | 21,044 | 63 | 0.30% |
| 2008 | 21,256 | 212 | 1.01% |
| 2009 | 21,446 | 190 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 23,146 | 1,700 | 7.93% |
| 2011 | 23,234 | 88 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 23,333 | 99 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 23,606 | 273 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 23,833 | 227 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 24,160 | 327 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 24,582 | 422 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 24,922 | 340 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 25,184 | 262 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 25,498 | 314 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 24,266 | -1,232 | -4.83% |
| 2021 | 24,462 | 196 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 24,391 | -71 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 24,504 | 113 | 0.46% |
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Middleborough, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Middleborough town's population increased by 3,106 (15.50%), 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, Middleborough town's population increased by 1,120 (4.84%), 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, Middleborough town's population increased by 238 (0.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Middleborough town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,504.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Middleborough town's population peaked in year 2019 at 25,498.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Middleborough town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,040.
Middleborough, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Middleborough town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Middleborough town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.97% per year. Overall the population grew 22.28% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Middleborough town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.97% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Middleborough town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,700 people (a 7.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Middleborough town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,232 people (a 4.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Middleborough, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Middleborough town's population increased by 42 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 71 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 113 (0.46%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Middleborough, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Middleborough town increased by 898 (3.80%). The population was highest at 25,498 in the year 2019 and lowest at 23,833 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.39%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)