Golden, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Golden increased by 3,061. In this period, the peak population was 20,702 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 | 17,181 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,261 | 80 | 0.47% |
| 2002 | 17,287 | 26 | 0.15% |
| 2003 | 17,496 | 209 | 1.21% |
| 2004 | 17,488 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2005 | 17,370 | -118 | -0.67% |
| 2006 | 17,320 | -50 | -0.29% |
| 2007 | 17,325 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2008 | 17,449 | 124 | 0.72% |
| 2009 | 17,533 | 84 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 18,907 | 1,374 | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 19,268 | 361 | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 19,326 | 58 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 19,442 | 116 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 19,714 | 272 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 19,902 | 188 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 20,096 | 194 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 20,681 | 585 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 20,455 | -226 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 20,434 | -21 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 20,394 | -40 | -0.20% |
| 2021 | 20,702 | 308 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 20,584 | -118 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 20,242 | -342 | -1.66% |
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Golden, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Golden's population increased by 1,726 (10.05%), 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, Golden's population increased by 1,487 (7.86%), 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, Golden's population decreased by 152 (0.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Golden's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,242.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Golden's population peaked in year 2021 at 20,702.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Golden's population was lowest in year 2000 at 17,181.
Golden, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Golden grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Golden had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 17.82% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Golden annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Golden population grew the most, with an increase of 1,374 people (a 7.84% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Golden population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 342 people (a 1.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Golden, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Golden's population decreased by 460 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 118 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 342 (1.66%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Golden, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Golden increased by 800 (4.11%). The population was highest at 20,702 in the year 2021 and lowest at 19,714 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)