Saguache County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Saguache County increased by 757. In this period, the peak population was 7,083 in the year 2009. 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 | 5,931 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,115 | 184 | 3.10% |
| 2002 | 6,408 | 293 | 4.79% |
| 2003 | 6,569 | 161 | 2.51% |
| 2004 | 6,786 | 217 | 3.30% |
| 2005 | 6,821 | 35 | 0.52% |
| 2006 | 6,849 | 28 | 0.41% |
| 2007 | 6,876 | 27 | 0.39% |
| 2008 | 7,023 | 147 | 2.14% |
| 2009 | 7,083 | 60 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 6,135 | -948 | -13.38% |
| 2011 | 6,187 | 52 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 6,331 | 144 | 2.33% |
| 2013 | 6,240 | -91 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 6,195 | -45 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 6,250 | 55 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 6,413 | 163 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 6,632 | 219 | 3.41% |
| 2018 | 6,837 | 205 | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 6,829 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 6,389 | -440 | -6.44% |
| 2021 | 6,511 | 122 | 1.91% |
| 2022 | 6,627 | 116 | 1.78% |
| 2023 | 6,688 | 61 | 0.92% |
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Saguache County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Saguache County's population increased by 204 (3.44%), 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, Saguache County's population increased by 254 (4.14%), 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, Saguache County's population increased by 299 (4.68%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Saguache County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,688.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Saguache County's population peaked in year 2009 at 7,083.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Saguache County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,931.
Saguache County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Saguache County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Saguache County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Saguache County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Saguache County population grew the most, with an increase of 293 people (a 4.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Saguache County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 948 people (a 13.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Saguache County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Saguache County's population increased by 177 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 116 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 61 (0.92%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Saguache County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Saguache County increased by 448 (7.18%). The population was highest at 6,837 in the year 2018 and lowest at 6,195 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)