Columbia County, NY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Columbia County decreased by 2,566. In this period, the peak population was 63,211 in the year 2004. 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 | 63,036 | - | - |
| 2001 | 62,849 | -187 | -0.30% |
| 2002 | 62,977 | 128 | 0.20% |
| 2003 | 62,996 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2004 | 63,211 | 215 | 0.34% |
| 2005 | 63,164 | -47 | -0.07% |
| 2006 | 62,743 | -421 | -0.67% |
| 2007 | 62,632 | -111 | -0.18% |
| 2008 | 62,326 | -306 | -0.49% |
| 2009 | 61,981 | -345 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 63,035 | 1,054 | 1.70% |
| 2011 | 62,532 | -503 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 62,450 | -82 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 62,153 | -297 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 61,956 | -197 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 61,451 | -505 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 60,801 | -650 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 60,312 | -489 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 59,852 | -460 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 59,582 | -270 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 61,414 | 1,832 | 3.07% |
| 2021 | 61,961 | 547 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 61,108 | -853 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 60,470 | -638 | -1.04% |
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Columbia County, NY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Columbia County's population decreased by 1 (0%), 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, Columbia County's population decreased by 1,621 (2.57%), 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, Columbia County's population decreased by 944 (1.54%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Columbia County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 60,470.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbia County's population peaked in year 2004 at 63,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbia County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 59,582.
Columbia County, NY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Columbia County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Columbia County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.18% per year. Overall the population shrank 4.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Columbia County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.18% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Columbia County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,832 people (a 3.07% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Columbia County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 853 people (a 1.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Columbia County, NY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbia County's population decreased by 1,491 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 853 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 638 (1.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Columbia County, NY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Columbia County decreased by 1,683 (2.71%). The population was highest at 61,961 in the year 2021 and lowest at 59,582 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)