Brockton, MA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Brockton was 104,826, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Brockton's population was 105,501, a decline of 0.00% compared to a population of 105,502 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Brockton, MA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Brockton increased by 10,338. In this period, the peak population was 105,502 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 94,488 - -
2001 94,696 208 0.22%
2002 95,050 354 0.37%
2003 94,857 -193 -0.2%
2004 94,319 -538 -0.57%
2005 93,865 -454 -0.48%
2006 93,644 -221 -0.24%
2007 93,518 -126 -0.13%
2008 93,584 66 0.07%
2009 93,998 414 0.44%
2010 93,812 -186 -0.2%
2011 94,122 310 0.33%
2012 94,058 -64 -0.07%
2013 94,386 328 0.35%
2014 94,884 498 0.53%
2015 95,494 610 0.64%
2016 95,532 38 0.04%
2017 95,792 260 0.27%
2018 95,817 25 0.03%
2019 95,813 -4 -
2020 105,502 9,689 10.11%
2021 105,501 -1 -
2022 104,826 -675 -0.64%
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Brockton, MA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Brockton's population decreased by 676 (0.72%), 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, Brockton's population increased by 11,690 (12.46%), 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 Brockton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Brockton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 104,826. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Brockton's population peaked in year 2020 at 105,502.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Brockton's population was lowest in year 2007 at 93,518.

Brockton, MA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Brockton grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Brockton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 10.94% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Brockton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Brockton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.50% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 676. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Brockton's population grew the most with an increase of 9,689 (10.11%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Brockton's population declined the most with a negative growth of 675 (-0.64%).

Things to know

Is Brockton, MA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Brockton's population decreased by 676 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1 (0.00%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 675 (0.64%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Brockton, MA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Brockton increased by 10,440 (11.06%). The population was highest at 105,502 in the year 2020 and lowest at 94,386 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.13%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Brockton, MA 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 Brockton 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 Brockton 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 Brockton was 104,826, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Brockton population was 105,501, a decline of 0.00% compared to a population of 105,502 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Brockton increased by 10,338. In this period, the peak population was 105,502 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).

Brockton 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 Brockton is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Brockton 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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