Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Shrewsbury town was 39,805, a 1.83% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Shrewsbury town's population was 39,088, an increase of 1.66% compared to a population of 38,449 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Shrewsbury town increased by 7,920. In this period, the peak population was 39,805 in the year 2022. 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 31,885 - -
2001 32,331 446 1.4%
2002 32,692 361 1.12%
2003 32,956 264 0.81%
2004 32,970 14 0.04%
2005 33,130 160 0.49%
2006 33,629 499 1.51%
2007 33,682 53 0.16%
2008 33,772 90 0.27%
2009 33,811 39 0.12%
2010 35,390 1,579 4.67%
2011 35,621 231 0.65%
2012 35,802 181 0.51%
2013 36,043 241 0.67%
2014 36,281 238 0.66%
2015 36,426 145 0.4%
2016 36,413 -13 -0.04%
2017 37,094 681 1.87%
2018 37,646 552 1.49%
2019 38,246 600 1.59%
2020 38,449 203 0.53%
2021 39,088 639 1.66%
2022 39,805 717 1.83%
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Shrewsbury, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Shrewsbury town's population increased by 3,505 (10.99%), 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, Shrewsbury town's population increased by 3,059 (8.64%), 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 Shrewsbury town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Shrewsbury town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 39,805. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Shrewsbury town's population peaked in year 2022 at 39,805.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Shrewsbury town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 31,885.

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Shrewsbury town grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Shrewsbury town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.13% per year. Overall the population grew 24.84% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Shrewsbury town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Shrewsbury town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.13% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,356. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Shrewsbury town's population grew the most with an increase of 1,579 (4.67%).

While from 2015 and 2016, Shrewsbury town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 13 (-0.04%).

Things to know

Is Shrewsbury, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Shrewsbury town's population increased by 1,356 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 639 (1.66%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 717 (1.83%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Shrewsbury town increased by 3,762 (10.44%). The population was highest at 39,805 in the year 2022 and lowest at 36,043 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.07%.

References

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2023
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury town was 39,805, a 1.83% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Shrewsbury town population was 39,088, an increase of 1.66% compared to a population of 38,449 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Shrewsbury town increased by 7,920. In this period, the peak population was 39,805 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

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