The best source of information on the population status of Bohemian Waxwing is the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). It samples a large portion of the wintering range, has medium suitability for detecting the species, and over the long term the trend estimates have medium precision. CBC data at a continental scale show a moderate decline since the early 1970s, much of which occurred in the 1970s and 1980s. Abundance is currently 47% below 1970s levels. Annual indices fluctuate considerably, reflecting a winter distribution that is highly dependent on the location of abundant food sources such as fruit-bearing shrubs and trees.

The goal for Bohemian Waxwing is to increase the population to the level it was at in the early 1970s, based on the Christmas Bird Count. Trend data show that Bohemian Waxwing is currently below its goal range and continuing to decline. Analysis considering the historical population loss and recent trend suggests that it is unlikely that the goal can be met by 2050, so the interim target is to reach 80% of the goal by 2050. Achieving this target, and ultimately reaching the national goal for this species, will require deliberate conservation action.