Carson County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Carson County decreased by 568. In this period, the peak population was 6,447 in the year 2002. 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 | 6,446 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,332 | -114 | -1.77% |
| 2002 | 6,447 | 115 | 1.82% |
| 2003 | 6,323 | -124 | -1.92% |
| 2004 | 6,304 | -19 | -0.30% |
| 2005 | 6,362 | 58 | 0.92% |
| 2006 | 6,318 | -44 | -0.69% |
| 2007 | 6,258 | -60 | -0.95% |
| 2008 | 6,148 | -110 | -1.76% |
| 2009 | 6,099 | -49 | -0.80% |
| 2010 | 6,164 | 65 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 6,240 | 76 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 6,090 | -150 | -2.40% |
| 2013 | 5,988 | -102 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 6,035 | 47 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 6,014 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 6,093 | 79 | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 6,003 | -90 | -1.48% |
| 2018 | 5,966 | -37 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 5,867 | -99 | -1.66% |
| 2020 | 5,792 | -75 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 5,714 | -78 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 5,816 | 102 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 5,878 | 62 | 1.07% |
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Carson County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Carson County's population decreased by 282 (4.37%), 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, Carson County's population decreased by 372 (6.04%), 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, Carson County's population increased by 86 (1.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Carson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,878.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carson County's population peaked in year 2002 at 6,447.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carson County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 5,714.
Carson County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Carson County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Carson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Carson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Carson County population grew the most, with an increase of 115 people (a 1.82% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Carson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 150 people (a 2.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Carson County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Carson County's population increased by 164 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 102 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 62 (1.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Carson County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Carson County decreased by 110 (1.84%). The population was highest at 6,093 in the year 2016 and lowest at 5,714 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)