Denver County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Denver County increased by 160,257. In this period, the peak population was 725,508 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 | 556,320 | - | - |
| 2001 | 565,114 | 8,794 | 1.58% |
| 2002 | 562,305 | -2,809 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 560,379 | -1,926 | -0.34% |
| 2004 | 560,855 | 476 | 0.08% |
| 2005 | 564,116 | 3,261 | 0.58% |
| 2006 | 571,688 | 7,572 | 1.34% |
| 2007 | 581,784 | 10,096 | 1.77% |
| 2008 | 595,880 | 14,096 | 2.42% |
| 2009 | 612,088 | 16,208 | 2.72% |
| 2010 | 603,012 | -9,076 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 620,250 | 17,238 | 2.86% |
| 2012 | 634,965 | 14,715 | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 649,270 | 14,305 | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 664,540 | 15,270 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 683,328 | 18,788 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 696,273 | 12,945 | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 704,869 | 8,596 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 716,340 | 11,471 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 725,508 | 9,168 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 717,606 | -7,902 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 711,467 | -6,139 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 713,453 | 1,986 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 716,577 | 3,124 | 0.44% |
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Denver County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Denver County's population increased by 46,692 (8.39%), 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, Denver County's population increased by 114,594 (19%), 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, Denver County's population decreased by 1,029 (0.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Denver County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 716,577.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Denver County's population peaked in year 2019 at 725,508.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Denver County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 556,320.
Denver County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Denver County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Denver County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.25% per year. Overall the population grew 28.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Denver County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.25% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Denver County population grew the most, with an increase of 18,788 people (a 2.83% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Denver County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 9,076 people (a 1.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Denver County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Denver County's population increased by 5,110 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,986 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3,124 (0.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Denver County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Denver County increased by 67,307 (10.37%). The population was highest at 725,508 in the year 2019 and lowest at 664,540 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.00%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)