Grand Junction, CO Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Grand Junction was 68,034, a 1.82% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Grand Junction's population was 66,820, an increase of 1.73% compared to a population of 65,685 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Grand Junction, CO population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Grand Junction increased by 23,484. In this period, the peak population was 68,034 in the year 2022. 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 44,550 - -
2001 45,153 603 1.35%
2002 46,234 1,081 2.39%
2003 47,562 1,328 2.87%
2004 48,903 1,341 2.82%
2005 50,146 1,243 2.54%
2006 52,009 1,863 3.72%
2007 54,249 2,240 4.31%
2008 55,937 1,688 3.11%
2009 58,145 2,208 3.95%
2010 58,842 697 1.2%
2011 59,330 488 0.83%
2012 59,442 112 0.19%
2013 59,455 13 0.02%
2014 59,200 -255 -0.43%
2015 59,750 550 0.93%
2016 60,485 735 1.23%
2017 61,476 991 1.64%
2018 62,669 1,193 1.94%
2019 63,080 411 0.66%
2020 65,685 2,605 4.13%
2021 66,820 1,135 1.73%
2022 68,034 1,214 1.82%
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Grand Junction, CO population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Grand Junction's population increased by 14,292 (32.08%), 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, Grand Junction's population increased by 6,843 (11.63%), 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 Grand Junction's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Grand Junction's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 68,034. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Grand Junction's population peaked in year 2022 at 68,034.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Grand Junction's population was lowest in year 2000 at 44,550.

Grand Junction, CO annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Grand Junction grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Grand Junction had an average annual population growth rate of 2.40% per year. Overall the population grew 52.71% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Grand Junction's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Grand Junction's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.40% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,349. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Grand Junction's population grew the most with an increase of 2,605 (4.13%).

While from 2013 and 2014, Grand Junction's population declined the most with a negative growth of 255 (-0.43%).

Things to know

Is Grand Junction, CO population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Grand Junction's population increased by 2,349 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,135 (1.73%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,214 (1.82%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Grand Junction, CO changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Grand Junction increased by 8,579 (14.43%). The population was highest at 68,034 in the year 2022 and lowest at 59,200 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.37%.

References

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2023
Grand Junction, CO Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction was 68,034, a 1.82% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Grand Junction population was 66,820, an increase of 1.73% compared to a population of 65,685 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Grand Junction increased by 23,484. In this period, the peak population was 68,034 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

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