Carbon County, WY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Carbon County decreased by 1,244. In this period, the peak population was 16,044 in the year 2009. 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 | 15,578 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,223 | -355 | -2.28% |
| 2002 | 15,270 | 47 | 0.31% |
| 2003 | 15,264 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2004 | 15,270 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2005 | 15,117 | -153 | -1.00% |
| 2006 | 15,170 | 53 | 0.35% |
| 2007 | 15,536 | 366 | 2.41% |
| 2008 | 15,693 | 157 | 1.01% |
| 2009 | 16,044 | 351 | 2.24% |
| 2010 | 15,849 | -195 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 15,842 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 15,719 | -123 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 15,849 | 130 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 15,889 | 40 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 15,630 | -259 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 15,719 | 89 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 15,261 | -458 | -2.91% |
| 2018 | 14,841 | -420 | -2.75% |
| 2019 | 14,832 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 14,509 | -323 | -2.18% |
| 2021 | 14,714 | 205 | 1.41% |
| 2022 | 14,538 | -176 | -1.20% |
| 2023 | 14,334 | -204 | -1.40% |
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Carbon County, WY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Carbon County's population increased by 271 (1.74%), 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 1,340 (8.45%), 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 decreased by 175 (1.21%).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 14,334.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carbon County's population peaked in year 2009 at 16,044.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carbon County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 14,334.
Carbon County, WY 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 0.35% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.99% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Carbon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Carbon County population grew the most, with an increase of 366 people (a 2.41% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Carbon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 458 people (a 2.91% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Carbon County, WY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Carbon County's population decreased by 380 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 176 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 204 (1.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Carbon County, WY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Carbon County decreased by 1,515 (9.56%). The population was highest at 15,889 in the year 2014 and lowest at 14,334 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.99%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)