La Paz County, AZ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of La Paz County decreased by 2,869. In this period, the peak population was 21,257 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 | 19,579 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,498 | -81 | -0.41% |
| 2002 | 19,331 | -167 | -0.86% |
| 2003 | 19,533 | 202 | 1.04% |
| 2004 | 19,733 | 200 | 1.02% |
| 2005 | 20,072 | 339 | 1.72% |
| 2006 | 20,202 | 130 | 0.65% |
| 2007 | 20,218 | 16 | 0.08% |
| 2008 | 20,067 | -151 | -0.75% |
| 2009 | 19,965 | -102 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 20,499 | 534 | 2.67% |
| 2011 | 20,606 | 107 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 20,524 | -82 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 20,526 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 20,521 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 20,476 | -45 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 20,670 | 194 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 20,737 | 67 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 21,030 | 293 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 21,257 | 227 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 16,569 | -4,688 | -22.05% |
| 2021 | 16,385 | -184 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 16,535 | 150 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 16,710 | 175 | 1.06% |
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La Paz County, AZ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, La Paz County's population increased by 920 (4.70%), 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, La Paz County's population decreased by 3,930 (19.17%), 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, La Paz County's population increased by 141 (0.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
La Paz County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,710.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, La Paz County's population peaked in year 2019 at 21,257.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, La Paz County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 16,385.
La Paz County, AZ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of La Paz County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, La Paz County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.64% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.65% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
La Paz County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.64% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 La Paz County population grew the most, with an increase of 534 people (a 2.67% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 La Paz County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,688 people (a 22.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is La Paz County, AZ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, La Paz County's population increased by 325 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 150 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 175 (1.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of La Paz County, AZ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of La Paz County decreased by 3,816 (18.59%). The population was highest at 21,257 in the year 2019 and lowest at 16,385 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.77%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)