Chaffee County, CO Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Chaffee County was 20,223, a 2.60% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chaffee County's population was 19,711, an increase of 1.20% compared to a population of 19,477 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Chaffee County, CO population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chaffee County increased by 3,908. In this period, the peak population was 20,319 in the year 2019. 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 16,315 - -
2001 16,417 102 0.63%
2002 16,719 302 1.84%
2003 16,740 21 0.13%
2004 16,809 69 0.41%
2005 16,811 2 0.01%
2006 16,735 -76 -0.45%
2007 16,962 227 1.36%
2008 17,098 136 0.8%
2009 17,313 215 1.26%
2010 17,808 495 2.86%
2011 18,035 227 1.27%
2012 18,164 129 0.72%
2013 18,375 211 1.16%
2014 18,471 96 0.52%
2015 18,635 164 0.89%
2016 19,140 505 2.71%
2017 19,700 560 2.93%
2018 20,066 366 1.86%
2019 20,319 253 1.26%
2020 19,477 -842 -4.14%
2021 19,711 234 1.2%
2022 20,223 512 2.6%
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Chaffee County, CO population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Chaffee County's population increased by 1,493 (9.15%), 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, Chaffee County's population increased by 1,669 (9.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Chaffee County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Chaffee County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 20,223. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chaffee County's population peaked in year 2019 at 20,319.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chaffee County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,315.

Chaffee County, CO annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Chaffee County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Chaffee County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.09% per year. Overall the population grew 23.95% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Chaffee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Chaffee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.09% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 746. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2016 to 2017, Chaffee County's population grew the most with an increase of 560 (2.93%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Chaffee County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 842 (-4.14%).

Things to know

Is Chaffee County, CO population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chaffee County's population increased by 746 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 234 (1.20%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 512 (2.60%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Chaffee County, CO changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Chaffee County increased by 1,848 (10.06%). The population was highest at 20,319 in the year 2019 and lowest at 18,375 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.10%.

References

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Chaffee County, CO Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Chaffee County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Chaffee County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Chaffee County was 20,223, a 2.60% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chaffee County population was 19,711, an increase of 1.20% compared to a population of 19,477 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chaffee County increased by 3,908. In this period, the peak population was 20,319 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Chaffee County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Chaffee County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Chaffee County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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