Mesa County, CO Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Mesa County was 158,636, a 0.76% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mesa County's population was 157,434, an increase of 0.92% compared to a population of 156,005 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Mesa County, CO population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mesa County increased by 40,976. In this period, the peak population was 158,636 in the year 2022. 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 2.1%
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 156,005 1,453 0.94%
2021 157,434 1,429 0.92%
2022 158,636 1,202 0.76%
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Mesa County, CO population from 2000 to 2022

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 9,739 (6.66%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Mesa County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Mesa County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 158,636. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Mesa County's population peaked in year 2022 at 158,636.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Mesa County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 117,660.

Mesa County, CO annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Mesa County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Mesa County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.58% per year. Overall the population grew 34.83% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Mesa County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Mesa County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.58% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,631. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2006 to 2007, Mesa County's population grew the most with an increase of 4,734 (3.51%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Mesa County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,458 (-0.99%).

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 2,631 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,429 (0.92%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,202 (0.76%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Mesa County, CO changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Mesa County increased by 11,387 (7.73%). The population was highest at 158,636 in the year 2022 and lowest at 147,215 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.74%.

References

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Mesa County, CO Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mesa County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mesa County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Mesa County was 158,636, a 0.76% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mesa County population was 157,434, an increase of 0.92% compared to a population of 156,005 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mesa County increased by 40,976. In this period, the peak population was 158,636 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Mesa County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Mesa County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mesa County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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