Columbus, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Columbus decreased by 601. In this period, the peak population was 4,404 in the year 2003. 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 | 4,387 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,352 | -35 | -0.80% |
| 2002 | 4,372 | 20 | 0.46% |
| 2003 | 4,404 | 32 | 0.73% |
| 2004 | 4,398 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2005 | 4,393 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2006 | 4,402 | 9 | 0.20% |
| 2007 | 4,391 | -11 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 4,403 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2009 | 4,393 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 3,658 | -735 | -16.73% |
| 2011 | 3,658 | - | - |
| 2012 | 3,633 | -25 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 3,599 | -34 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 3,566 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 3,596 | 30 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 3,610 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 3,631 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 3,634 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 3,681 | 47 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 3,699 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 3,705 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,741 | 36 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 3,786 | 45 | 1.20% |
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Columbus, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Columbus's population decreased by 729 (16.62%), 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, Columbus's population increased by 41 (1.12%), 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, Columbus's population increased by 87 (2.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Columbus's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,786.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbus's population peaked in year 2003 at 4,404.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbus's population was lowest in year 2014 at 3,566.
Columbus, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Columbus grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Columbus had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Columbus annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2018 to 2019 Columbus population grew the most, with an increase of 47 people (a 1.29% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Columbus population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 735 people (a 16.73% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Columbus, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbus's population increased by 81 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 36 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 45 (1.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Columbus, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Columbus increased by 187 (5.20%). The population was highest at 3,786 in the year 2023 and lowest at 3,566 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.51%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)