Carbon County, UT Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Carbon County was 20,571, a 1.03% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Carbon County's population was 20,361, a decline of 0.62% compared to a population of 20,488 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Carbon County, UT population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Carbon County increased by 106. In this period, the peak population was 21,403 in the year 2010. 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 20,465 - -
2001 19,815 -650 -3.18%
2002 19,892 77 0.39%
2003 19,832 -60 -0.3%
2004 19,618 -214 -1.08%
2005 19,374 -244 -1.24%
2006 19,456 82 0.42%
2007 19,855 399 2.05%
2008 19,780 -75 -0.38%
2009 20,210 430 2.17%
2010 21,403 1,193 5.9%
2011 21,308 -95 -0.44%
2012 21,226 -82 -0.38%
2013 20,908 -318 -1.5%
2014 20,642 -266 -1.27%
2015 20,400 -242 -1.17%
2016 20,349 -51 -0.25%
2017 20,171 -178 -0.87%
2018 20,248 77 0.38%
2019 20,476 228 1.13%
2020 20,488 12 0.06%
2021 20,361 -127 -0.62%
2022 20,571 210 1.03%
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Carbon County, UT population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Carbon County's population increased by 938 (4.58%), 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, Carbon County's population decreased by 915 (4.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Carbon County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Carbon County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 20,571. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Carbon County's population peaked in year 2010 at 21,403.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Carbon County's population was lowest in year 2005 at 19,374.

Carbon County, UT annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Carbon County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Carbon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population grew 0.52% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Carbon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Carbon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.02% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 83. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Carbon County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,193 (5.90%).

While from 2000 and 2001, Carbon County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 650 (-3.18%).

Things to know

Is Carbon County, UT population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Carbon County's population increased by 83 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 127 (0.62%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 210 (1.03%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Carbon County, UT changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Carbon County decreased by 337 (1.61%). The population was highest at 20,908 in the year 2013 and lowest at 20,171 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.31%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Carbon County, UT Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Carbon County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Carbon County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Carbon County was 20,571, a 1.03% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Carbon County population was 20,361, a decline of 0.62% compared to a population of 20,488 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Carbon County increased by 106. In this period, the peak population was 21,403 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Carbon County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Carbon County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Carbon County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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