Thornton, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Thornton increased by 61,219. In this period, the peak population was 146,929 in the year 2019. 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 | 83,703 | - | - |
| 2001 | 88,579 | 4,876 | 5.83% |
| 2002 | 93,935 | 5,356 | 6.05% |
| 2003 | 97,537 | 3,602 | 3.83% |
| 2004 | 101,269 | 3,732 | 3.83% |
| 2005 | 104,491 | 3,222 | 3.18% |
| 2006 | 108,131 | 3,640 | 3.48% |
| 2007 | 111,305 | 3,174 | 2.94% |
| 2008 | 114,829 | 3,524 | 3.17% |
| 2009 | 118,307 | 3,478 | 3.03% |
| 2010 | 119,544 | 1,237 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 122,407 | 2,863 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 125,426 | 3,019 | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 128,666 | 3,240 | 2.58% |
| 2014 | 131,945 | 3,279 | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 135,191 | 3,246 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 138,425 | 3,234 | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 142,184 | 3,759 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 145,159 | 2,975 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 146,929 | 1,770 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 142,185 | -4,744 | -3.23% |
| 2021 | 142,925 | 740 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 143,247 | 322 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 144,922 | 1,675 | 1.17% |
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Thornton, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Thornton's population increased by 35,841 (42.82%), 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, Thornton's population increased by 22,641 (18.94%), 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, Thornton's population increased by 2,737 (1.92%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Thornton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 144,922.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Thornton's population peaked in year 2019 at 146,929.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Thornton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 83,703.
Thornton, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Thornton grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Thornton had an average annual population growth rate of 3.18% per year. Overall the population grew 73.14% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Thornton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.18% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Thornton population grew the most, with an increase of 5,356 people (a 6.05% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Thornton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,744 people (a 3.23% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Thornton, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Thornton's population increased by 1,997 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 322 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,675 (1.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Thornton, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Thornton increased by 16,256 (12.63%). The population was highest at 146,929 in the year 2019 and lowest at 131,945 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)