Torrance County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Torrance County decreased by 1,289. In this period, the peak population was 17,257 in the year 2004. 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 | 16,922 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,689 | -233 | -1.38% |
| 2002 | 16,567 | -122 | -0.73% |
| 2003 | 16,940 | 373 | 2.25% |
| 2004 | 17,257 | 317 | 1.87% |
| 2005 | 16,793 | -464 | -2.69% |
| 2006 | 16,831 | 38 | 0.23% |
| 2007 | 16,685 | -146 | -0.87% |
| 2008 | 16,394 | -291 | -1.74% |
| 2009 | 16,566 | 172 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 16,399 | -167 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 16,447 | 48 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 16,153 | -294 | -1.79% |
| 2013 | 15,821 | -332 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 15,662 | -159 | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 15,592 | -70 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 15,466 | -126 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 15,510 | 44 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 15,481 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 15,442 | -39 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 15,062 | -380 | -2.46% |
| 2021 | 15,313 | 251 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 15,383 | 70 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 15,633 | 250 | 1.63% |
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Torrance County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Torrance County's population decreased by 523 (3.09%), 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, Torrance County's population decreased by 1,337 (8.15%), 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, Torrance County's population increased by 571 (3.79%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Torrance County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,633.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Torrance County's population peaked in year 2004 at 17,257.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Torrance County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 15,062.
Torrance County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Torrance County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Torrance County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.62% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Torrance County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.33% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Torrance County population grew the most, with an increase of 373 people (a 2.25% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Torrance County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 464 people (a 2.69% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Torrance County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Torrance County's population increased by 320 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 70 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 250 (1.63%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Torrance County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Torrance County decreased by 188 (1.19%). The population was highest at 15,662 in the year 2014 and lowest at 15,062 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.11%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)