Quay County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Quay County decreased by 1,492. In this period, the peak population was 10,002 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 | 10,002 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,783 | -219 | -2.19% |
| 2002 | 9,631 | -152 | -1.55% |
| 2003 | 9,534 | -97 | -1.01% |
| 2004 | 9,297 | -237 | -2.49% |
| 2005 | 9,119 | -178 | -1.91% |
| 2006 | 9,019 | -100 | -1.10% |
| 2007 | 8,975 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2008 | 8,952 | -23 | -0.26% |
| 2009 | 8,886 | -66 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 9,065 | 179 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 9,044 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 8,806 | -238 | -2.63% |
| 2013 | 8,675 | -131 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 8,467 | -208 | -2.40% |
| 2015 | 8,449 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 8,391 | -58 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 8,291 | -100 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 8,203 | -88 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 8,243 | 40 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 8,712 | 469 | 5.69% |
| 2021 | 8,620 | -92 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 8,529 | -91 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 8,510 | -19 | -0.22% |
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Quay County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Quay County's population decreased by 937 (9.37%), 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, Quay County's population decreased by 353 (3.89%), 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, Quay County's population decreased by 202 (2.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Quay County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,510.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Quay County's population peaked in year 2000 at 10,002.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Quay County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 8,203.
Quay County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Quay County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Quay County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.65% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.92% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Quay County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.65% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Quay County population grew the most, with an increase of 469 people (a 5.69% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Quay County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 238 people (a 2.63% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Quay County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Quay County's population decreased by 110 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 91 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 19 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Quay County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Quay County decreased by 165 (1.90%). The population was highest at 8,712 in the year 2020 and lowest at 8,203 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)