Bedford, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Bedford town was 14,161, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bedford town's population was 14,197, a decline of 1.05% compared to a population of 14,347 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bedford, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bedford town increased by 1,420. In this period, the peak population was 14,347 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 12,741 - -
2001 12,777 36 0.28%
2002 12,631 -146 -1.14%
2003 12,633 2 0.02%
2004 12,489 -144 -1.14%
2005 12,392 -97 -0.78%
2006 12,808 416 3.36%
2007 13,074 266 2.08%
2008 13,596 522 3.99%
2009 13,791 195 1.43%
2010 13,351 -440 -3.19%
2011 13,534 183 1.37%
2012 13,757 223 1.65%
2013 13,987 230 1.67%
2014 14,010 23 0.16%
2015 14,091 81 0.58%
2016 14,136 45 0.32%
2017 14,179 43 0.3%
2018 14,167 -12 -0.08%
2019 14,122 -45 -0.32%
2020 14,347 225 1.59%
2021 14,197 -150 -1.05%
2022 14,161 -36 -0.25%
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Bedford, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Bedford town's population increased by 610 (4.79%), 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, Bedford town's population increased by 996 (7.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Bedford town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bedford town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 14,161. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bedford town's population peaked in year 2020 at 14,347.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bedford town's population was lowest in year 2005 at 12,392.

Bedford, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Bedford town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Bedford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population grew 11.15% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Bedford town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bedford town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.51% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 186. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, Bedford town's population grew the most with an increase of 522 (3.99%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Bedford town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 440 (-3.19%).

Things to know

Is Bedford, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bedford town's population decreased by 186 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 150 (1.05%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 36 (0.25%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Bedford town increased by 174 (1.24%). The population was highest at 14,347 in the year 2020 and lowest at 13,987 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.29%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Bedford, Massachusetts Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bedford town 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 Bedford town 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 2022, the population of Bedford town was 14,161, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bedford town population was 14,197, a decline of 1.05% compared to a population of 14,347 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bedford town increased by 1,420. In this period, the peak population was 14,347 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Bedford town population by year

Content

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

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Bedford town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bedford town 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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Margin of Error

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