Gila County, AZ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gila County increased by 2,698. In this period, the peak population was 54,077 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 | 51,305 | - | - |
| 2001 | 51,157 | -148 | -0.29% |
| 2002 | 51,265 | 108 | 0.21% |
| 2003 | 51,027 | -238 | -0.46% |
| 2004 | 51,009 | -18 | -0.04% |
| 2005 | 51,136 | 127 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 51,896 | 760 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 52,492 | 596 | 1.15% |
| 2008 | 52,556 | 64 | 0.12% |
| 2009 | 52,557 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 53,565 | 1,008 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 53,445 | -120 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 53,009 | -436 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 53,026 | 17 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 53,074 | 48 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 53,020 | -54 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 53,400 | 380 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 53,619 | 219 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 53,833 | 214 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 54,077 | 244 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 53,351 | -726 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 53,549 | 198 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 53,922 | 373 | 0.70% |
| 2023 | 54,003 | 81 | 0.15% |
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Gila County, AZ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gila County's population increased by 2,260 (4.41%), 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, Gila County's population decreased by 214 (0.40%), 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, Gila County's population increased by 652 (1.22%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gila County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 54,003.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gila County's population peaked in year 2019 at 54,077.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gila County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 51,009.
Gila County, AZ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gila County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gila County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population grew 5.26% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gila County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Gila County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,008 people (a 1.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Gila County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 726 people (a 1.34% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gila County, AZ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gila County's population increased by 454 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 373 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 81 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gila County, AZ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gila County increased by 977 (1.84%). The population was highest at 54,077 in the year 2019 and lowest at 53,020 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)