Melrose, MA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Melrose was 29,155, a 0.56% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Melrose's population was 29,320, a decline of 1.31% compared to a population of 29,708 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Melrose, MA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Melrose increased by 2,210. In this period, the peak population was 29,708 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 26,945 - -
2001 26,878 -67 -0.25%
2002 26,666 -212 -0.79%
2003 26,499 -167 -0.63%
2004 26,247 -252 -0.95%
2005 26,104 -143 -0.54%
2006 26,325 221 0.85%
2007 26,437 112 0.43%
2008 26,551 114 0.43%
2009 26,860 309 1.16%
2010 27,041 181 0.67%
2011 27,303 262 0.97%
2012 27,527 224 0.82%
2013 27,822 295 1.07%
2014 28,055 233 0.84%
2015 28,070 15 0.05%
2016 28,137 67 0.24%
2017 28,259 122 0.43%
2018 28,118 -141 -0.5%
2019 28,040 -78 -0.28%
2020 29,708 1,668 5.95%
2021 29,320 -388 -1.31%
2022 29,155 -165 -0.56%
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Melrose, MA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Melrose's population increased by 96 (0.36%), 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, Melrose's population increased by 2,667 (9.86%), 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 Melrose's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Melrose's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 29,155. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Melrose's population peaked in year 2020 at 29,708.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Melrose's population was lowest in year 2005 at 26,104.

Melrose, MA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Melrose grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Melrose had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.20% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Melrose's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Melrose's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.37% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 553. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Melrose's population grew the most with an increase of 1,668 (5.95%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Melrose's population declined the most with a negative growth of 388 (-1.31%).

Things to know

Is Melrose, MA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Melrose's population decreased by 553 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 388 (1.31%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 165 (0.56%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Melrose increased by 1,333 (4.79%). The population was highest at 29,708 in the year 2020 and lowest at 27,822 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.59%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose was 29,155, a 0.56% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Melrose population was 29,320, a decline of 1.31% compared to a population of 29,708 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Melrose increased by 2,210. In this period, the peak population was 29,708 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).

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