Iron County, UT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Iron County increased by 30,225. In this period, the peak population was 64,211 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 | 33,986 | - | - |
| 2001 | 34,749 | 763 | 2.25% |
| 2002 | 35,692 | 943 | 2.71% |
| 2003 | 36,174 | 482 | 1.35% |
| 2004 | 37,171 | 997 | 2.76% |
| 2005 | 39,460 | 2,289 | 6.16% |
| 2006 | 41,913 | 2,453 | 6.22% |
| 2007 | 43,488 | 1,575 | 3.76% |
| 2008 | 44,362 | 874 | 2.01% |
| 2009 | 45,486 | 1,124 | 2.53% |
| 2010 | 46,264 | 778 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 46,632 | 368 | 0.80% |
| 2012 | 46,661 | 29 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 46,560 | -101 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 47,080 | 520 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 48,166 | 1,086 | 2.31% |
| 2016 | 49,755 | 1,589 | 3.30% |
| 2017 | 50,944 | 1,189 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 52,959 | 2,015 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 55,269 | 2,310 | 4.36% |
| 2020 | 57,713 | 2,444 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 60,520 | 2,807 | 4.86% |
| 2022 | 62,508 | 1,988 | 3.28% |
| 2023 | 64,211 | 1,703 | 2.72% |
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Iron County, UT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Iron County's population increased by 12,278 (36.13%), 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, Iron County's population increased by 11,449 (24.75%), 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, Iron County's population increased by 6,498 (11.26%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Iron County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 64,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Iron County's population peaked in year 2023 at 64,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Iron County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 33,986.
Iron County, UT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Iron County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Iron County had an average annual population growth rate of 3.87% per year. Overall the population grew 88.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Iron County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.87% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Iron County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,807 people (a 4.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Iron County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 101 people (a 0.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Iron County, UT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Iron County's population increased by 3,691 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,988 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,703 (2.72%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Iron County, UT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Iron County increased by 17,651 (37.91%). The population was highest at 64,211 in the year 2023 and lowest at 47,080 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)