San Miguel County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of San Miguel County increased by 1,270. In this period, the peak population was 8,195 in the year 2018. 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 | 6,598 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,874 | 276 | 4.18% |
| 2002 | 7,154 | 280 | 4.07% |
| 2003 | 7,131 | -23 | -0.32% |
| 2004 | 7,131 | - | - |
| 2005 | 7,216 | 85 | 1.19% |
| 2006 | 7,214 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2007 | 7,496 | 282 | 3.91% |
| 2008 | 7,567 | 71 | 0.95% |
| 2009 | 7,604 | 37 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 7,358 | -246 | -3.24% |
| 2011 | 7,491 | 133 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 7,588 | 97 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 7,632 | 44 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,751 | 119 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 7,850 | 99 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 8,032 | 182 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 8,049 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 8,195 | 146 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 8,169 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 8,054 | -115 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 8,080 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 8,008 | -72 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 7,868 | -140 | -1.75% |
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San Miguel County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, San Miguel County's population increased by 760 (11.52%), 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 Miguel County's population increased by 696 (9.46%), 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 Miguel County's population decreased by 186 (2.31%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
San Miguel County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,868.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Miguel County's population peaked in year 2018 at 8,195.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Miguel County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 6,598.
San Miguel County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of San Miguel County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, San Miguel County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.84% per year. Overall the population grew 19.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
San Miguel County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.84% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 San Miguel County population grew the most, with an increase of 282 people (a 3.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 San Miguel County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 246 people (a 3.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is San Miguel County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Miguel County's population decreased by 212 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 72 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 140 (1.75%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of San Miguel County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of San Miguel County increased by 236 (3.09%). The population was highest at 8,195 in the year 2018 and lowest at 7,751 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.31%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)