Rochester, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rochester town increased by 1,277. In this period, the peak population was 5,871 in the year 2023. 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 | 4,594 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,707 | 113 | 2.46% |
| 2002 | 4,864 | 157 | 3.34% |
| 2003 | 4,998 | 134 | 2.75% |
| 2004 | 5,096 | 98 | 1.96% |
| 2005 | 5,205 | 109 | 2.14% |
| 2006 | 5,222 | 17 | 0.33% |
| 2007 | 5,234 | 12 | 0.23% |
| 2008 | 5,269 | 35 | 0.67% |
| 2009 | 5,293 | 24 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 5,242 | -51 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 5,296 | 54 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 5,317 | 21 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 5,369 | 52 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 5,428 | 59 | 1.10% |
| 2015 | 5,477 | 49 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 5,521 | 44 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 5,586 | 65 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 5,641 | 55 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 5,695 | 54 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 5,723 | 28 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 5,768 | 45 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 5,814 | 46 | 0.80% |
| 2023 | 5,871 | 57 | 0.98% |
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Rochester, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rochester town's population increased by 648 (14.11%), 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, Rochester town's population increased by 481 (9.18%), 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, Rochester town's population increased by 148 (2.59%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rochester town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,871.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rochester town's population peaked in year 2023 at 5,871.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rochester town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,594.
Rochester, Massachusetts annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rochester town grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rochester town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.21% per year. Overall the population grew 27.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rochester town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.21% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Rochester town population grew the most, with an increase of 157 people (a 3.34% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Rochester town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 51 people (a 0.96% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rochester, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rochester town's population increased by 103 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 46 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 57 (0.98%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rochester, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rochester town increased by 502 (9.35%). The population was highest at 5,871 in the year 2023 and lowest at 5,428 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.90%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)