Pitkin County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pitkin County increased by 1,850. In this period, the peak population was 18,066 in the year 2018. 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 | 14,790 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,927 | 137 | 0.93% |
| 2002 | 14,945 | 18 | 0.12% |
| 2003 | 14,989 | 44 | 0.29% |
| 2004 | 14,912 | -77 | -0.51% |
| 2005 | 15,001 | 89 | 0.60% |
| 2006 | 15,008 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2007 | 15,208 | 200 | 1.33% |
| 2008 | 15,711 | 503 | 3.31% |
| 2009 | 16,121 | 410 | 2.61% |
| 2010 | 17,156 | 1,035 | 6.42% |
| 2011 | 17,177 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 17,303 | 126 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 17,474 | 171 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 17,730 | 256 | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 17,962 | 232 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 18,009 | 47 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 18,027 | 18 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 18,066 | 39 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 17,902 | -164 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 17,355 | -547 | -3.06% |
| 2021 | 17,337 | -18 | -0.10% |
| 2022 | 16,847 | -490 | -2.83% |
| 2023 | 16,640 | -207 | -1.23% |
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Pitkin County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pitkin County's population increased by 2,366 (16%), 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, Pitkin County's population increased by 199 (1.16%), 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, Pitkin County's population decreased by 715 (4.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pitkin County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,640.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pitkin County's population peaked in year 2018 at 18,066.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pitkin County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,790.
Pitkin County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pitkin County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pitkin County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pitkin County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Pitkin County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,035 people (a 6.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Pitkin County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 547 people (a 3.06% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pitkin County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pitkin County's population decreased by 697 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 490 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 207 (1.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pitkin County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pitkin County decreased by 834 (4.77%). The population was highest at 18,066 in the year 2018 and lowest at 16,640 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)