Carbon County, UT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Carbon County increased by 144. In this period, the peak population was 21,403 in the year 2010. 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 | 20,465 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,815 | -650 | -3.18% |
| 2002 | 19,892 | 77 | 0.39% |
| 2003 | 19,832 | -60 | -0.30% |
| 2004 | 19,618 | -214 | -1.08% |
| 2005 | 19,374 | -244 | -1.24% |
| 2006 | 19,456 | 82 | 0.42% |
| 2007 | 19,855 | 399 | 2.05% |
| 2008 | 19,780 | -75 | -0.38% |
| 2009 | 20,210 | 430 | 2.17% |
| 2010 | 21,403 | 1,193 | 5.90% |
| 2011 | 21,308 | -95 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 21,226 | -82 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 20,908 | -318 | -1.50% |
| 2014 | 20,642 | -266 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 20,400 | -242 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 20,349 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 20,171 | -178 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 20,248 | 77 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 20,476 | 228 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 20,487 | 11 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 20,360 | -127 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 20,540 | 180 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 20,609 | 69 | 0.34% |
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Carbon County, UT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Carbon County's population increased by 938 (4.58%), 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, Carbon County's population decreased by 916 (4.28%), 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, Carbon County's population increased by 122 (0.60%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Carbon County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,609.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carbon County's population peaked in year 2010 at 21,403.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carbon County's population was lowest in year 2005 at 19,374.
Carbon County, UT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Carbon County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Carbon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.03% per year. Overall the population grew 0.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Carbon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.03% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Carbon County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,193 people (a 5.90% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Carbon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 650 people (a 3.18% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Carbon County, UT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Carbon County's population increased by 249 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 180 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 69 (0.34%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Carbon County, UT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Carbon County decreased by 299 (1.43%). The population was highest at 20,642 in the year 2014 and lowest at 20,171 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)