Cochise County, AZ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cochise County increased by 6,525. In this period, the peak population was 133,124 in the year 2011. 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 | 118,115 | - | - |
| 2001 | 118,711 | 596 | 0.50% |
| 2002 | 119,686 | 975 | 0.82% |
| 2003 | 120,405 | 719 | 0.60% |
| 2004 | 122,903 | 2,498 | 2.07% |
| 2005 | 125,384 | 2,481 | 2.02% |
| 2006 | 126,717 | 1,333 | 1.06% |
| 2007 | 127,618 | 901 | 0.71% |
| 2008 | 128,344 | 726 | 0.57% |
| 2009 | 129,316 | 972 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 131,823 | 2,507 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 133,124 | 1,301 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 132,085 | -1,039 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 129,664 | -2,421 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 127,437 | -2,227 | -1.72% |
| 2015 | 126,594 | -843 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 125,885 | -709 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 125,048 | -837 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 126,581 | 1,533 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 127,248 | 667 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 125,527 | -1,721 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 126,119 | 592 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 125,487 | -632 | -0.50% |
| 2023 | 124,640 | -847 | -0.67% |
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Cochise County, AZ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cochise County's population increased by 13,708 (11.61%), 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, Cochise County's population decreased by 6,296 (4.78%), 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, Cochise County's population decreased by 887 (0.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cochise County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 124,640.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cochise County's population peaked in year 2011 at 133,124.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cochise County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 118,115.
Cochise County, AZ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cochise County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cochise County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.52% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cochise County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Cochise County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,507 people (a 1.94% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Cochise County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,421 people (a 1.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cochise County, AZ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cochise County's population decreased by 1,479 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 632 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 847 (0.67%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cochise County, AZ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cochise County decreased by 5,024 (3.87%). The population was highest at 127,437 in the year 2014 and lowest at 124,640 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.39%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)