Mesa County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mesa County increased by 42,021. In this period, the peak population was 159,681 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 | 117,660 | - | - |
| 2001 | 119,569 | 1,909 | 1.62% |
| 2002 | 122,545 | 2,976 | 2.49% |
| 2003 | 125,114 | 2,569 | 2.10% |
| 2004 | 127,802 | 2,688 | 2.15% |
| 2005 | 130,307 | 2,505 | 1.96% |
| 2006 | 134,728 | 4,421 | 3.39% |
| 2007 | 139,462 | 4,734 | 3.51% |
| 2008 | 143,118 | 3,656 | 2.62% |
| 2009 | 147,724 | 4,606 | 3.22% |
| 2010 | 146,266 | -1,458 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 147,205 | 939 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 147,360 | 155 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 147,249 | -111 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 147,215 | -34 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 148,159 | 944 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 149,882 | 1,723 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 151,435 | 1,553 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 153,339 | 1,904 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 154,552 | 1,213 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 156,011 | 1,459 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 157,439 | 1,428 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 158,531 | 1,092 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 159,681 | 1,150 | 0.73% |
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Mesa County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mesa County's population increased by 28,606 (24.31%), 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, Mesa County's population increased by 9,745 (6.66%), 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, Mesa County's population increased by 3,670 (2.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mesa County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 159,681.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mesa County's population peaked in year 2023 at 159,681.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mesa County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 117,660.
Mesa County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mesa County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mesa County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.55% per year. Overall the population grew 35.71% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mesa County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.55% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Mesa County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,734 people (a 3.51% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Mesa County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,458 people (a 0.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mesa County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mesa County's population increased by 2,242 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,092 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,150 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mesa County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mesa County increased by 12,432 (8.44%). The population was highest at 159,681 in the year 2023 and lowest at 147,215 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.81%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)