Eagle County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Eagle County increased by 12,387. In this period, the peak population was 55,774 in the year 2021. 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 | 41,994 | - | - |
| 2001 | 43,412 | 1,418 | 3.38% |
| 2002 | 44,546 | 1,134 | 2.61% |
| 2003 | 45,459 | 913 | 2.05% |
| 2004 | 46,506 | 1,047 | 2.30% |
| 2005 | 47,974 | 1,468 | 3.16% |
| 2006 | 49,396 | 1,422 | 2.96% |
| 2007 | 50,889 | 1,493 | 3.02% |
| 2008 | 52,297 | 1,408 | 2.77% |
| 2009 | 53,931 | 1,634 | 3.12% |
| 2010 | 52,098 | -1,833 | -3.40% |
| 2011 | 52,048 | -50 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 52,330 | 282 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 52,814 | 484 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 53,276 | 462 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 53,863 | 587 | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 54,578 | 715 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 55,022 | 444 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 55,087 | 65 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 55,183 | 96 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 55,657 | 474 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 55,774 | 117 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 55,218 | -556 | -1.00% |
| 2023 | 54,381 | -837 | -1.52% |
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Eagle County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Eagle County's population increased by 10,104 (24.06%), 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, Eagle County's population increased by 3,559 (6.83%), 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, Eagle County's population decreased by 1,276 (2.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Eagle County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 54,381.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Eagle County's population peaked in year 2021 at 55,774.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Eagle County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 41,994.
Eagle County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Eagle County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Eagle County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.28% per year. Overall the population grew 29.50% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Eagle County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.28% per year.
From 2008 to 2009 Eagle County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,634 people (a 3.12% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Eagle County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,833 people (a 3.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Eagle County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Eagle County's population decreased by 1,393 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 556 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 837 (1.52%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Eagle County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Eagle County increased by 1,567 (2.97%). The population was highest at 55,774 in the year 2021 and lowest at 53,276 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)