Weld County, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Weld County increased by 176,491. In this period, the peak population was 359,442 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 182,951 | - | - |
| 2001 | 193,126 | 10,175 | 5.56% |
| 2002 | 203,818 | 10,692 | 5.54% |
| 2003 | 211,192 | 7,374 | 3.62% |
| 2004 | 218,447 | 7,255 | 3.44% |
| 2005 | 226,839 | 8,392 | 3.84% |
| 2006 | 235,506 | 8,667 | 3.82% |
| 2007 | 243,409 | 7,903 | 3.36% |
| 2008 | 250,055 | 6,646 | 2.73% |
| 2009 | 255,689 | 5,634 | 2.25% |
| 2010 | 254,224 | -1,465 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 258,867 | 4,643 | 1.83% |
| 2012 | 264,025 | 5,158 | 1.99% |
| 2013 | 270,105 | 6,080 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 277,480 | 7,375 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 286,493 | 9,013 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 296,330 | 9,837 | 3.43% |
| 2017 | 306,571 | 10,241 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 315,360 | 8,789 | 2.87% |
| 2019 | 324,703 | 9,343 | 2.96% |
| 2020 | 331,458 | 6,755 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 339,897 | 8,439 | 2.55% |
| 2022 | 350,266 | 10,369 | 3.05% |
| 2023 | 359,442 | 9,176 | 2.62% |
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Weld County, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Weld County's population increased by 71,273 (38.96%), 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, Weld County's population increased by 77,234 (30.38%), 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, Weld County's population increased by 27,984 (8.44%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Weld County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 359,442.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Weld County's population peaked in year 2023 at 359,442.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Weld County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 182,951.
Weld County, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Weld County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Weld County had an average annual population growth rate of 4.19% per year. Overall the population grew 96.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Weld County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 4.19% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Weld County population grew the most, with an increase of 10,692 people (a 5.54% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Weld County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,465 people (a 0.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Weld County, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Weld County's population increased by 19,545 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 10,369 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 9,176 (2.62%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Weld County, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Weld County increased by 89,337 (33.07%). The population was highest at 359,442 in the year 2023 and lowest at 277,480 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.90%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)