Los Alamos County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Los Alamos County increased by 1,196. In this period, the peak population was 19,444 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 | 18,248 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,650 | -598 | -3.28% |
| 2002 | 18,157 | 507 | 2.87% |
| 2003 | 18,561 | 404 | 2.23% |
| 2004 | 18,625 | 64 | 0.34% |
| 2005 | 18,668 | 43 | 0.23% |
| 2006 | 18,788 | 120 | 0.64% |
| 2007 | 18,640 | -148 | -0.79% |
| 2008 | 18,324 | -316 | -1.70% |
| 2009 | 18,184 | -140 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 17,995 | -189 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 18,237 | 242 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 18,248 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 17,970 | -278 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 17,830 | -140 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 17,848 | 18 | 0.10% |
| 2016 | 18,241 | 393 | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 18,778 | 537 | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 19,018 | 240 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 19,383 | 365 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 19,418 | 35 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 19,390 | -28 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 19,273 | -117 | -0.60% |
| 2023 | 19,444 | 171 | 0.89% |
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Los Alamos County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Los Alamos County's population decreased by 253 (1.39%), 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, Los Alamos County's population increased by 1,423 (7.91%), 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, Los Alamos County's population increased by 26 (0.13%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Los Alamos County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,444.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Los Alamos County's population peaked in year 2023 at 19,444.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Los Alamos County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 17,650.
Los Alamos County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Los Alamos County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Los Alamos County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population grew 6.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Los Alamos County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.28% per year.
From 2016 to 2017 Los Alamos County population grew the most, with an increase of 537 people (a 2.94% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Los Alamos County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 598 people (a 3.28% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Los Alamos County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Los Alamos County's population increased by 54 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 117 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 171 (0.89%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Los Alamos County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Los Alamos County increased by 1,474 (8.20%). The population was highest at 19,444 in the year 2023 and lowest at 17,830 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.80%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)