Otero County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Otero County decreased by 2,092. In this period, the peak population was 20,228 in the year 2000. 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 | 20,228 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,003 | -225 | -1.11% |
| 2002 | 19,686 | -317 | -1.58% |
| 2003 | 19,583 | -103 | -0.52% |
| 2004 | 19,440 | -143 | -0.73% |
| 2005 | 19,252 | -188 | -0.97% |
| 2006 | 19,045 | -207 | -1.08% |
| 2007 | 18,784 | -261 | -1.37% |
| 2008 | 18,721 | -63 | -0.34% |
| 2009 | 18,732 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 18,857 | 125 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 18,837 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 18,631 | -206 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 18,449 | -182 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 18,334 | -115 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 18,182 | -152 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 18,279 | 97 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 18,344 | 65 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 18,354 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 18,243 | -111 | -0.60% |
| 2020 | 18,664 | 421 | 2.31% |
| 2021 | 18,527 | -137 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 18,311 | -216 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 18,136 | -175 | -0.96% |
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Otero County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Otero County's population decreased by 1,371 (6.78%), 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, Otero County's population decreased by 193 (1.02%), 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, Otero County's population decreased by 528 (2.83%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Otero County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,136.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Otero County's population peaked in year 2000 at 20,228.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Otero County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 18,136.
Otero County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Otero County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Otero County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.34% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Otero County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Otero County population grew the most, with an increase of 421 people (a 2.31% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Otero County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 317 people (a 1.58% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Otero County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Otero County's population decreased by 391 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 216 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 175 (0.96%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Otero County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Otero County decreased by 313 (1.70%). The population was highest at 18,664 in the year 2020 and lowest at 18,136 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)