Douglas County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Douglas County increased by 203,639. In this period, the peak population was 383,906 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 180,267 | - | - |
| 2001 | 197,562 | 17,295 | 9.59% |
| 2002 | 210,379 | 12,817 | 6.49% |
| 2003 | 222,558 | 12,179 | 5.79% |
| 2004 | 235,520 | 12,962 | 5.82% |
| 2005 | 246,954 | 11,434 | 4.85% |
| 2006 | 260,870 | 13,916 | 5.64% |
| 2007 | 272,863 | 11,993 | 4.60% |
| 2008 | 282,132 | 9,269 | 3.40% |
| 2009 | 288,911 | 6,779 | 2.40% |
| 2010 | 287,011 | -1,900 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 292,626 | 5,615 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 298,826 | 6,200 | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 306,407 | 7,581 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 314,783 | 8,376 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 322,333 | 7,550 | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 328,680 | 6,347 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 336,347 | 7,667 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 343,780 | 7,433 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 351,842 | 8,062 | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 360,323 | 8,481 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 369,783 | 9,460 | 2.63% |
| 2022 | 375,937 | 6,154 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 383,906 | 7,969 | 2.12% |
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Douglas County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Douglas County's population increased by 106,744 (59.21%), 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, Douglas County's population increased by 73,312 (25.54%), 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, Douglas County's population increased by 23,583 (6.54%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Douglas County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 383,906.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Douglas County's population peaked in year 2023 at 383,906.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Douglas County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 180,267.
Douglas County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Douglas County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Douglas County had an average annual population growth rate of 4.91% per year. Overall the population grew 112.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Douglas County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 4.91% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Douglas County population grew the most, with an increase of 17,295 people (a 9.59% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Douglas County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,900 people (a 0.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Douglas County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Douglas County's population increased by 14,123 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 6,154 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 7,969 (2.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Douglas County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Douglas County increased by 77,499 (25.29%). The population was highest at 383,906 in the year 2023 and lowest at 314,783 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)