Milford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Milford town increased by 3,405. In this period, the peak population was 30,358 in the year 2021. 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 | 26,852 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,084 | 232 | 0.86% |
| 2002 | 27,187 | 103 | 0.38% |
| 2003 | 27,282 | 95 | 0.35% |
| 2004 | 27,276 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2005 | 27,343 | 67 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 27,400 | 57 | 0.21% |
| 2007 | 27,383 | -17 | -0.06% |
| 2008 | 27,486 | 103 | 0.38% |
| 2009 | 27,559 | 73 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 28,034 | 475 | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 28,115 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 28,220 | 105 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 28,323 | 103 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 28,542 | 219 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 28,640 | 98 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 28,737 | 97 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 28,925 | 188 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 29,031 | 106 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 29,051 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 30,345 | 1,294 | 4.45% |
| 2021 | 30,358 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 30,275 | -83 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 30,257 | -18 | -0.06% |
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Milford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Milford town's population increased by 1,182 (4.40%), 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, Milford town's population increased by 2,311 (8.24%), 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, Milford town's population decreased by 88 (0.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Milford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,257.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Milford town's population peaked in year 2021 at 30,358.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Milford town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 26,852.
Milford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Milford town grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Milford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.68% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Milford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Milford town population grew the most, with an increase of 1,294 people (a 4.45% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Milford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 83 people (a 0.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Milford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Milford town's population decreased by 101 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 83 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 18 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Milford, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Milford town increased by 1,934 (6.83%). The population was highest at 30,358 in the year 2021 and lowest at 28,542 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.67%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)