Yuma County, AZ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Yuma County increased by 52,565. In this period, the peak population was 214,182 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 | 160,656 | - | - |
| 2001 | 163,258 | 2,602 | 1.62% |
| 2002 | 166,091 | 2,833 | 1.74% |
| 2003 | 169,000 | 2,909 | 1.75% |
| 2004 | 174,124 | 5,124 | 3.03% |
| 2005 | 180,449 | 6,325 | 3.63% |
| 2006 | 185,764 | 5,315 | 2.95% |
| 2007 | 189,605 | 3,841 | 2.07% |
| 2008 | 193,760 | 4,155 | 2.19% |
| 2009 | 196,580 | 2,820 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 197,148 | 568 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 202,881 | 5,733 | 2.91% |
| 2012 | 202,520 | -361 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 202,447 | -73 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 204,064 | 1,617 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 205,187 | 1,123 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 207,162 | 1,975 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 209,244 | 2,082 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 211,245 | 2,001 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 214,182 | 2,937 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 205,659 | -8,523 | -3.98% |
| 2021 | 207,284 | 1,625 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 208,874 | 1,590 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 213,221 | 4,347 | 2.08% |
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Yuma County, AZ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Yuma County's population increased by 36,492 (22.71%), 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, Yuma County's population increased by 8,511 (4.32%), 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, Yuma County's population increased by 7,562 (3.68%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Yuma County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 213,221.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Yuma County's population peaked in year 2019 at 214,182.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Yuma County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 160,656.
Yuma County, AZ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Yuma County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Yuma County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.42% per year. Overall the population grew 32.72% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Yuma County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.42% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Yuma County population grew the most, with an increase of 6,325 people (a 3.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Yuma County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 8,523 people (a 3.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Yuma County, AZ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Yuma County's population increased by 5,937 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,590 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 4,347 (2.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Yuma County, AZ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Yuma County increased by 10,774 (5.32%). The population was highest at 214,182 in the year 2019 and lowest at 204,064 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)