San Benito County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of San Benito County increased by 14,370. In this period, the peak population was 68,175 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53,805 | - | - |
| 2001 | 54,773 | 968 | 1.80% |
| 2002 | 55,289 | 516 | 0.94% |
| 2003 | 55,527 | 238 | 0.43% |
| 2004 | 55,271 | -256 | -0.46% |
| 2005 | 55,155 | -116 | -0.21% |
| 2006 | 54,706 | -449 | -0.81% |
| 2007 | 54,737 | 31 | 0.06% |
| 2008 | 55,012 | 275 | 0.50% |
| 2009 | 55,256 | 244 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 55,544 | 288 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 56,094 | 550 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 56,704 | 610 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 57,320 | 616 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 57,891 | 571 | 1.00% |
| 2015 | 58,276 | 385 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 59,270 | 994 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 60,190 | 920 | 1.55% |
| 2018 | 61,415 | 1,225 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 62,803 | 1,388 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 64,530 | 1,727 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 66,709 | 2,179 | 3.38% |
| 2022 | 67,643 | 934 | 1.40% |
| 2023 | 68,175 | 532 | 0.79% |
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San Benito County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, San Benito County's population increased by 1,739 (3.23%), 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, San Benito County's population increased by 8,986 (16.18%), 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, San Benito County's population increased by 3,645 (5.65%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
San Benito County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 68,175.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Benito County's population peaked in year 2023 at 68,175.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Benito County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 53,805.
San Benito County, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of San Benito County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, San Benito County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.16% per year. Overall the population grew 26.71% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
San Benito County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.16% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 San Benito County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,179 people (a 3.38% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 San Benito County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 449 people (a 0.81% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is San Benito County, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Benito County's population increased by 1,466 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 934 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 532 (0.79%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of San Benito County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of San Benito County increased by 10,855 (18.94%). The population was highest at 68,175 in the year 2023 and lowest at 57,891 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.75%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)