Dubuque, IA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Dubuque was 58,873, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Dubuque's population was 59,251, a decline of 0.66% compared to a population of 59,642 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Dubuque, IA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Dubuque increased by 1,075. In this period, the peak population was 59,642 in the year 2020. 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 57,798 - -
2001 57,330 -468 -0.81%
2002 57,056 -274 -0.48%
2003 57,500 444 0.78%
2004 57,402 -98 -0.17%
2005 57,358 -44 -0.08%
2006 57,134 -224 -0.39%
2007 57,340 206 0.36%
2008 57,333 -7 -0.01%
2009 57,360 27 0.05%
2010 57,694 334 0.58%
2011 57,977 283 0.49%
2012 58,185 208 0.36%
2013 58,524 339 0.58%
2014 58,618 94 0.16%
2015 58,625 7 0.01%
2016 58,291 -334 -0.57%
2017 58,366 75 0.13%
2018 58,002 -364 -0.62%
2019 57,902 -100 -0.17%
2020 59,642 1,740 3.01%
2021 59,251 -391 -0.66%
2022 58,873 -378 -0.64%
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Dubuque, IA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Dubuque's population decreased by 104 (0.18%), 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, Dubuque's population increased by 1,948 (3.38%), 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 Dubuque's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Dubuque's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 58,873. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Dubuque's population peaked in year 2020 at 59,642.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Dubuque's population was lowest in year 2002 at 57,056.

Dubuque, IA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Dubuque grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Dubuque had an average annual population growth rate of 0.08% per year. Overall the population grew 1.86% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Dubuque's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Dubuque's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.08% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 769. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Dubuque's population grew the most with an increase of 1,740 (3.01%).

While from 2000 and 2001, Dubuque's population declined the most with a negative growth of 468 (-0.81%).

Things to know

Is Dubuque, IA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dubuque's population decreased by 769 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 391 (0.66%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 378 (0.64%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Dubuque, IA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Dubuque increased by 349 (0.60%). The population was highest at 59,642 in the year 2020 and lowest at 57,902 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.12%.

References

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2023
Dubuque, IA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque was 58,873, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Dubuque population was 59,251, a decline of 0.66% compared to a population of 59,642 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Dubuque increased by 1,075. In this period, the peak population was 59,642 in the year 2020. 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).

Dubuque 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 Dubuque is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Dubuque 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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