Sierra County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sierra County decreased by 1,721. In this period, the peak population was 13,209 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 | 13,209 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,072 | -137 | -1.04% |
| 2002 | 12,888 | -184 | -1.41% |
| 2003 | 13,033 | 145 | 1.13% |
| 2004 | 12,811 | -222 | -1.70% |
| 2005 | 12,641 | -170 | -1.33% |
| 2006 | 12,617 | -24 | -0.19% |
| 2007 | 12,526 | -91 | -0.72% |
| 2008 | 12,740 | 214 | 1.71% |
| 2009 | 12,874 | 134 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 12,043 | -831 | -6.45% |
| 2011 | 12,027 | -16 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 11,858 | -169 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 11,531 | -327 | -2.76% |
| 2014 | 11,277 | -254 | -2.20% |
| 2015 | 11,252 | -25 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 11,129 | -123 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 11,094 | -35 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 10,963 | -131 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 10,886 | -77 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 11,562 | 676 | 6.21% |
| 2021 | 11,519 | -43 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 11,474 | -45 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 11,488 | 14 | 0.12% |
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Sierra County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sierra County's population decreased by 1,166 (8.83%), 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, Sierra County's population decreased by 481 (3.99%), 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, Sierra County's population decreased by 74 (0.64%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sierra County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,488.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sierra County's population peaked in year 2000 at 13,209.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sierra County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 10,886.
Sierra County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sierra County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sierra County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.57% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.03% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sierra County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.57% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Sierra County population grew the most, with an increase of 676 people (a 6.21% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Sierra County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 831 people (a 6.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sierra County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sierra County's population decreased by 31 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 45 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 14 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sierra County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sierra County decreased by 43 (0.37%). The population was highest at 11,562 in the year 2020 and lowest at 10,886 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)