Burlington, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Burlington town was 25,966, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Burlington town's population was 26,030, a decline of 0.99% compared to a population of 26,289 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Burlington, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Burlington town increased by 3,054. In this period, the peak population was 28,649 in the year 2018. 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 22,912 - -
2001 22,974 62 0.27%
2002 22,888 -86 -0.37%
2003 22,855 -33 -0.14%
2004 23,317 462 2.02%
2005 23,451 134 0.57%
2006 24,998 1,547 6.6%
2007 25,203 205 0.82%
2008 25,396 193 0.77%
2009 25,702 306 1.2%
2010 24,579 -1,123 -4.37%
2011 24,946 367 1.49%
2012 25,250 304 1.22%
2013 25,422 172 0.68%
2014 25,643 221 0.87%
2015 26,242 599 2.34%
2016 26,788 546 2.08%
2017 27,889 1,101 4.11%
2018 28,649 760 2.73%
2019 28,628 -21 -0.07%
2020 26,289 -2,339 -8.17%
2021 26,030 -259 -0.99%
2022 25,966 -64 -0.25%
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Burlington, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Burlington town's population increased by 1,667 (7.28%), 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, Burlington town's population increased by 1,710 (6.96%), 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 Burlington town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Burlington town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 25,966. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Burlington town's population peaked in year 2018 at 28,649.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Burlington town's population was lowest in year 2003 at 22,855.

Burlington, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Burlington town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Burlington town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.61% per year. Overall the population grew 13.33% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Burlington town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Burlington town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.61% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 323. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Burlington town's population grew the most with an increase of 1,547 (6.60%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Burlington town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,339 (-8.17%).

Things to know

Is Burlington, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Burlington town's population decreased by 323 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 259 (0.99%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 64 (0.25%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Burlington town increased by 544 (2.14%). The population was highest at 28,649 in the year 2018 and lowest at 25,422 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.33%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Burlington, Massachusetts Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington town was 25,966, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Burlington town population was 26,030, a decline of 0.99% compared to a population of 26,289 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Burlington town increased by 3,054. In this period, the peak population was 28,649 in the year 2018. 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).

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