Rio Arriba County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rio Arriba County decreased by 1,347. In this period, the peak population was 41,223 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 | 41,223 | - | - |
| 2001 | 41,010 | -213 | -0.52% |
| 2002 | 40,968 | -42 | -0.10% |
| 2003 | 40,776 | -192 | -0.47% |
| 2004 | 40,804 | 28 | 0.07% |
| 2005 | 40,760 | -44 | -0.11% |
| 2006 | 40,995 | 235 | 0.58% |
| 2007 | 41,030 | 35 | 0.09% |
| 2008 | 40,859 | -171 | -0.42% |
| 2009 | 40,969 | 110 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 40,286 | -683 | -1.67% |
| 2011 | 40,241 | -45 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 40,191 | -50 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 40,059 | -132 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 39,726 | -333 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 39,358 | -368 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 39,225 | -133 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 39,204 | -21 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 38,979 | -225 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 38,883 | -96 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 40,271 | 1,388 | 3.57% |
| 2021 | 40,216 | -55 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 39,991 | -225 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 39,876 | -115 | -0.29% |
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Rio Arriba County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rio Arriba County's population decreased by 937 (2.27%), 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, Rio Arriba County's population decreased by 15 (0.04%), 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, Rio Arriba County's population decreased by 395 (0.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rio Arriba County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 39,876.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rio Arriba County's population peaked in year 2000 at 41,223.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rio Arriba County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 38,883.
Rio Arriba County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rio Arriba County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rio Arriba County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.14% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.27% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rio Arriba County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.14% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Rio Arriba County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,388 people (a 3.57% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Rio Arriba County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 683 people (a 1.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rio Arriba County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rio Arriba County's population decreased by 340 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 225 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 115 (0.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rio Arriba County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rio Arriba County decreased by 183 (0.46%). The population was highest at 40,271 in the year 2020 and lowest at 38,883 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.04%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)