Safford, AZ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Safford increased by 1,056. In this period, the peak population was 10,306 in the year 2022. 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 | 9,214 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,160 | -54 | -0.59% |
| 2002 | 9,021 | -139 | -1.52% |
| 2003 | 8,905 | -116 | -1.29% |
| 2004 | 8,818 | -87 | -0.98% |
| 2005 | 8,857 | 39 | 0.44% |
| 2006 | 8,877 | 20 | 0.23% |
| 2007 | 9,185 | 308 | 3.47% |
| 2008 | 9,732 | 547 | 5.96% |
| 2009 | 9,856 | 124 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 9,535 | -321 | -3.26% |
| 2011 | 9,518 | -17 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 9,526 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 9,597 | 71 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 9,741 | 144 | 1.50% |
| 2015 | 9,674 | -67 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 9,639 | -35 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 9,621 | -18 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 9,821 | 200 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 9,985 | 164 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 10,150 | 165 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 10,289 | 139 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 10,306 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 10,270 | -36 | -0.35% |
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Safford, AZ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Safford's population increased by 321 (3.48%), 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, Safford's population increased by 615 (6.45%), 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, Safford's population increased by 120 (1.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Safford's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,270.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Safford's population peaked in year 2022 at 10,306.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Safford's population was lowest in year 2004 at 8,818.
Safford, AZ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Safford grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Safford had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Safford annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Safford population grew the most, with an increase of 547 people (a 5.96% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Safford population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 321 people (a 3.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Safford, AZ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Safford's population decreased by 19 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 17 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 36 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Safford, AZ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Safford increased by 673 (7.01%). The population was highest at 10,306 in the year 2022 and lowest at 9,621 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.69%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)