Garfield County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Garfield County increased by 18,453. In this period, the peak population was 62,707 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 | 44,254 | - | - |
| 2001 | 45,616 | 1,362 | 3.08% |
| 2002 | 46,879 | 1,263 | 2.77% |
| 2003 | 47,547 | 668 | 1.42% |
| 2004 | 48,084 | 537 | 1.13% |
| 2005 | 49,430 | 1,346 | 2.80% |
| 2006 | 51,392 | 1,962 | 3.97% |
| 2007 | 53,281 | 1,889 | 3.68% |
| 2008 | 55,133 | 1,852 | 3.48% |
| 2009 | 56,707 | 1,574 | 2.85% |
| 2010 | 56,072 | -635 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 56,049 | -23 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 56,765 | 716 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 56,945 | 180 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 57,174 | 229 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 57,724 | 550 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 58,839 | 1,115 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | 59,065 | 226 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 59,722 | 657 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 60,031 | 309 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 61,794 | 1,763 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 62,107 | 313 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 62,256 | 149 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 62,707 | 451 | 0.72% |
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Garfield County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Garfield County's population increased by 11,818 (26.70%), 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, Garfield County's population increased by 5,722 (10.20%), 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, Garfield County's population increased by 913 (1.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Garfield County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 62,707.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Garfield County's population peaked in year 2023 at 62,707.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Garfield County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 44,254.
Garfield County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Garfield County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Garfield County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.81% per year. Overall the population grew 41.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Garfield County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.81% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Garfield County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,962 people (a 3.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Garfield County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 635 people (a 1.12% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Garfield County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Garfield County's population increased by 600 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 149 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 451 (0.72%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Garfield County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Garfield County increased by 5,762 (10.12%). The population was highest at 62,707 in the year 2023 and lowest at 57,174 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.97%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)