Imperial County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Imperial County increased by 36,698. In this period, the peak population was 181,250 in the year 2017. 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 | 142,359 | - | - |
| 2001 | 143,295 | 936 | 0.66% |
| 2002 | 144,818 | 1,523 | 1.06% |
| 2003 | 147,671 | 2,853 | 1.97% |
| 2004 | 150,509 | 2,838 | 1.92% |
| 2005 | 153,780 | 3,271 | 2.17% |
| 2006 | 157,671 | 3,891 | 2.53% |
| 2007 | 161,134 | 3,463 | 2.20% |
| 2008 | 164,005 | 2,871 | 1.78% |
| 2009 | 167,466 | 3,461 | 2.11% |
| 2010 | 174,704 | 7,238 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 175,731 | 1,027 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 176,487 | 756 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 176,301 | -186 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 177,786 | 1,485 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 178,701 | 915 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 179,881 | 1,180 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 181,250 | 1,369 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 181,062 | -188 | -0.10% |
| 2019 | 180,439 | -623 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 179,612 | -827 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 179,138 | -474 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 178,940 | -198 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 179,057 | 117 | 0.07% |
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Imperial County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Imperial County's population increased by 32,345 (22.72%), 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, Imperial County's population increased by 4,908 (2.81%), 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, Imperial County's population decreased by 555 (0.31%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Imperial County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 179,057.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Imperial County's population peaked in year 2017 at 181,250.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Imperial County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 142,359.
Imperial County, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Imperial County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Imperial County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.12% per year. Overall the population grew 25.78% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Imperial County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.12% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Imperial County population grew the most, with an increase of 7,238 people (a 4.32% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Imperial County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 827 people (a 0.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Imperial County, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Imperial County's population decreased by 81 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 198 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 117 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Imperial County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Imperial County increased by 2,756 (1.56%). The population was highest at 181,250 in the year 2017 and lowest at 177,786 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)