Valencia County, NM Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Valencia County was 78,080, a 1.10% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Valencia County's population was 77,233, an increase of 1.13% compared to a population of 76,369 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Valencia County, NM population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Valencia County increased by 11,687. In this period, the peak population was 78,080 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 66,393 - -
2001 67,332 939 1.41%
2002 67,923 591 0.88%
2003 68,141 218 0.32%
2004 68,053 -88 -0.13%
2005 68,890 837 1.23%
2006 70,157 1,267 1.84%
2007 71,932 1,775 2.53%
2008 72,794 862 1.2%
2009 73,370 576 0.79%
2010 76,805 3,435 4.68%
2011 76,973 168 0.22%
2012 76,798 -175 -0.23%
2013 76,499 -299 -0.39%
2014 75,892 -607 -0.79%
2015 75,665 -227 -0.3%
2016 75,639 -26 -0.03%
2017 75,970 331 0.44%
2018 76,452 482 0.63%
2019 76,953 501 0.66%
2020 76,369 -584 -0.76%
2021 77,233 864 1.13%
2022 78,080 847 1.1%
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Valencia County, NM population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Valencia County's population increased by 10,412 (15.68%), 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, Valencia County's population decreased by 436 (0.57%), 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 Valencia County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Valencia County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 78,080. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Valencia County's population peaked in year 2022 at 78,080.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Valencia County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 66,393.

Valencia County, NM annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Valencia County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Valencia County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.80% per year. Overall the population grew 17.60% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Valencia County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Valencia County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.80% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,711. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Valencia County's population grew the most with an increase of 3,435 (4.68%).

While from 2013 and 2014, Valencia County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 607 (-0.79%).

Things to know

Is Valencia County, NM population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Valencia County's population increased by 1,711 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 864 (1.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 847 (1.10%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Valencia County, NM changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Valencia County increased by 1,581 (2.07%). The population was highest at 78,080 in the year 2022 and lowest at 75,639 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.17%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Valencia County, NM 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 Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia County was 78,080, a 1.10% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Valencia County population was 77,233, an increase of 1.13% compared to a population of 76,369 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Valencia County increased by 11,687. In this period, the peak population was 78,080 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).

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