Alamosa County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Alamosa County increased by 1,698. In this period, the peak population was 16,655 in the year 2023. 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 | 14,957 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,000 | 43 | 0.29% |
| 2002 | 15,193 | 193 | 1.29% |
| 2003 | 15,177 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2004 | 15,357 | 180 | 1.19% |
| 2005 | 15,401 | 44 | 0.29% |
| 2006 | 15,381 | -20 | -0.13% |
| 2007 | 15,387 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2008 | 15,523 | 136 | 0.88% |
| 2009 | 15,528 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 15,515 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 15,715 | 200 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 15,685 | -30 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 15,794 | 109 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 15,807 | 13 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 15,894 | 87 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 16,047 | 153 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 16,102 | 55 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 16,235 | 133 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 16,200 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 16,377 | 177 | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 16,579 | 202 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 16,587 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 16,655 | 68 | 0.41% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Alamosa County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Alamosa County's population increased by 558 (3.73%), 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, Alamosa County's population increased by 862 (5.56%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Alamosa County's population increased by 278 (1.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Alamosa County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,655.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alamosa County's population peaked in year 2023 at 16,655.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alamosa County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,957.
Alamosa County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Alamosa County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Alamosa County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population grew 11.35% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Alamosa County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Alamosa County population grew the most, with an increase of 202 people (a 1.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Alamosa County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 35 people (a 0.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Alamosa County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alamosa County's population increased by 76 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 8 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 68 (0.41%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Alamosa County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Alamosa County increased by 861 (5.45%). The population was highest at 16,655 in the year 2023 and lowest at 15,807 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)