Monterey County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Monterey County increased by 27,609. In this period, the peak population was 438,322 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 | 403,114 | - | - |
| 2001 | 407,425 | 4,311 | 1.07% |
| 2002 | 409,481 | 2,056 | 0.50% |
| 2003 | 410,372 | 891 | 0.22% |
| 2004 | 409,491 | -881 | -0.21% |
| 2005 | 405,970 | -3,521 | -0.86% |
| 2006 | 402,606 | -3,364 | -0.83% |
| 2007 | 403,201 | 595 | 0.15% |
| 2008 | 406,888 | 3,687 | 0.91% |
| 2009 | 411,124 | 4,236 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 416,358 | 5,234 | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 420,379 | 4,021 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 424,222 | 3,843 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 426,163 | 1,941 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 427,985 | 1,822 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 430,178 | 2,193 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 433,436 | 3,258 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 433,803 | 367 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 433,359 | -444 | -0.10% |
| 2019 | 433,380 | 21 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 438,322 | 4,942 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 437,158 | -1,164 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 432,884 | -4,274 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 430,723 | -2,161 | -0.50% |
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Monterey County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Monterey County's population increased by 13,244 (3.29%), 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, Monterey County's population increased by 21,964 (5.28%), 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, Monterey County's population decreased by 7,599 (1.73%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Monterey County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 430,723.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monterey County's population peaked in year 2020 at 438,322.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monterey County's population was lowest in year 2006 at 402,606.
Monterey County, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Monterey County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Monterey County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.30% per year. Overall the population grew 6.85% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Monterey County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.30% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Monterey County population grew the most, with an increase of 5,234 people (a 1.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Monterey County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,274 people (a 0.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Monterey County, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Monterey County's population decreased by 6,435 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 4,274 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2,161 (0.50%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Monterey County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Monterey County increased by 4,560 (1.07%). The population was highest at 438,322 in the year 2020 and lowest at 427,985 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.11%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)