Soledad, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Soledad increased by 557. In this period, the peak population was 28,437 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 | 23,390 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,471 | 81 | 0.35% |
| 2002 | 22,964 | -507 | -2.16% |
| 2003 | 25,306 | 2,342 | 10.20% |
| 2004 | 26,656 | 1,350 | 5.33% |
| 2005 | 27,478 | 822 | 3.08% |
| 2006 | 27,567 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2007 | 27,965 | 398 | 1.44% |
| 2008 | 28,241 | 276 | 0.99% |
| 2009 | 28,437 | 196 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 26,026 | -2,411 | -8.48% |
| 2011 | 26,406 | 380 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 26,462 | 56 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 25,712 | -750 | -2.83% |
| 2014 | 25,139 | -573 | -2.23% |
| 2015 | 24,777 | -362 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 25,574 | 797 | 3.22% |
| 2017 | 25,976 | 402 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 25,812 | -164 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 25,781 | -31 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 24,683 | -1,098 | -4.26% |
| 2021 | 24,639 | -44 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 24,058 | -581 | -2.36% |
| 2023 | 23,947 | -111 | -0.46% |
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Soledad, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Soledad's population increased by 2,636 (11.27%), 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, Soledad's population decreased by 1,343 (5.16%), 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, Soledad's population decreased by 736 (2.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Soledad's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 23,947.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Soledad's population peaked in year 2009 at 28,437.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Soledad's population was lowest in year 2002 at 22,964.
Soledad, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Soledad grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Soledad had an average annual population growth rate of 0.10% per year. Overall the population grew 2.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Soledad annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.10% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Soledad population grew the most, with an increase of 2,342 people (a 10.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Soledad population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,411 people (a 8.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Soledad, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Soledad's population decreased by 692 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 581 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 111 (0.46%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Soledad, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Soledad decreased by 1,765 (6.86%). The population was highest at 25,976 in the year 2017 and lowest at 23,947 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.69%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)