San Miguel County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of San Miguel County decreased by 3,367. In this period, the peak population was 30,035 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 | 30,035 | - | - |
| 2001 | 29,701 | -334 | -1.11% |
| 2002 | 29,541 | -160 | -0.54% |
| 2003 | 29,287 | -254 | -0.86% |
| 2004 | 29,227 | -60 | -0.20% |
| 2005 | 29,220 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2006 | 28,905 | -315 | -1.08% |
| 2007 | 28,702 | -203 | -0.70% |
| 2008 | 28,597 | -105 | -0.37% |
| 2009 | 28,610 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 29,392 | 782 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 29,352 | -40 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 29,094 | -258 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 28,825 | -269 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 28,501 | -324 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 28,223 | -278 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 27,999 | -224 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 27,737 | -262 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 27,512 | -225 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 27,337 | -175 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 27,131 | -206 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 27,155 | 24 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 26,902 | -253 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 26,668 | -234 | -0.87% |
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San Miguel County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, San Miguel County's population decreased by 643 (2.14%), 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 decreased by 2,261 (7.69%), 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 463 (1.71%).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 26,668.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Miguel County's population peaked in year 2000 at 30,035.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Miguel County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 26,668.
San Miguel County, NM 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 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, San Miguel County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.21% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
San Miguel County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 San Miguel County population grew the most, with an increase of 782 people (a 2.73% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 San Miguel County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 334 people (a 1.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is San Miguel County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Miguel County's population decreased by 487 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 253 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 234 (0.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of San Miguel County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of San Miguel County decreased by 2,157 (7.48%). The population was highest at 28,501 in the year 2014 and lowest at 26,668 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.77%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)