Hidalgo County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hidalgo County decreased by 1,802. In this period, the peak population was 5,767 in the year 2000. 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 | 5,767 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,447 | -320 | -5.55% |
| 2002 | 5,286 | -161 | -2.96% |
| 2003 | 5,146 | -140 | -2.65% |
| 2004 | 5,051 | -95 | -1.85% |
| 2005 | 4,984 | -67 | -1.33% |
| 2006 | 4,952 | -32 | -0.64% |
| 2007 | 5,040 | 88 | 1.78% |
| 2008 | 5,061 | 21 | 0.42% |
| 2009 | 5,061 | - | - |
| 2010 | 4,865 | -196 | -3.87% |
| 2011 | 4,845 | -20 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 4,783 | -62 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 4,627 | -156 | -3.26% |
| 2014 | 4,551 | -76 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 4,441 | -110 | -2.42% |
| 2016 | 4,327 | -114 | -2.57% |
| 2017 | 4,303 | -24 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 4,233 | -70 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 4,203 | -30 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 4,164 | -39 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 4,086 | -78 | -1.87% |
| 2022 | 4,011 | -75 | -1.84% |
| 2023 | 3,965 | -46 | -1.15% |
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Hidalgo County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hidalgo County's population decreased by 902 (15.64%), 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, Hidalgo County's population decreased by 701 (14.41%), 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, Hidalgo County's population decreased by 199 (4.78%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Hidalgo County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,965.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hidalgo County's population peaked in year 2000 at 5,767.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hidalgo County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 3,965.
Hidalgo County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Hidalgo County grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hidalgo County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 31.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hidalgo County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.36% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Hidalgo County population grew the most, with an increase of 88 people (a 1.78% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Hidalgo County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 320 people (a 5.55% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hidalgo County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hidalgo County's population decreased by 121 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 75 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 46 (1.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hidalgo County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hidalgo County decreased by 662 (14.31%). The population was highest at 4,551 in the year 2014 and lowest at 3,965 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)