Milton, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Milton town increased by 2,281. In this period, the peak population was 28,596 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 | 26,093 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,070 | -23 | -0.09% |
| 2002 | 26,132 | 62 | 0.24% |
| 2003 | 26,125 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2004 | 26,210 | 85 | 0.33% |
| 2005 | 26,499 | 289 | 1.10% |
| 2006 | 26,508 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2007 | 26,494 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2008 | 26,560 | 66 | 0.25% |
| 2009 | 26,577 | 17 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 27,067 | 490 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 27,134 | 67 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 27,279 | 145 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 27,422 | 143 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 27,541 | 119 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 27,547 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 27,590 | 43 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 27,599 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 27,605 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 27,600 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 28,596 | 996 | 3.61% |
| 2021 | 28,490 | -106 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 28,387 | -103 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 28,374 | -13 | -0.05% |
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Milton, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Milton town's population increased by 974 (3.73%), 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, Milton town's population increased by 1,529 (5.65%), 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, Milton town's population decreased by 222 (0.78%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Milton town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,374.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Milton town's population peaked in year 2020 at 28,596.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Milton town's population was lowest in year 2001 at 26,070.
Milton, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Milton town grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Milton town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population grew 8.74% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Milton town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Milton town population grew the most, with an increase of 996 people (a 3.61% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Milton town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 106 people (a 0.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Milton, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Milton town's population decreased by 116 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 103 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 13 (0.05%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Milton, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Milton town increased by 952 (3.47%). The population was highest at 28,596 in the year 2020 and lowest at 27,541 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)