Belle Fourche, SD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Belle Fourche increased by 299. In this period, the peak population was 5,873 in the year 2023. 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 | 5,574 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,560 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2002 | 5,487 | -73 | -1.31% |
| 2003 | 5,542 | 55 | 1.00% |
| 2004 | 5,584 | 42 | 0.76% |
| 2005 | 5,623 | 39 | 0.70% |
| 2006 | 5,610 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2007 | 5,741 | 131 | 2.34% |
| 2008 | 5,794 | 53 | 0.92% |
| 2009 | 5,776 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 5,614 | -162 | -2.80% |
| 2011 | 5,705 | 91 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 5,645 | -60 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 5,681 | 36 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 5,662 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 5,634 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 5,576 | -58 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 5,549 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 5,605 | 56 | 1.01% |
| 2019 | 5,682 | 77 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 5,635 | -47 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 5,759 | 124 | 2.20% |
| 2022 | 5,856 | 97 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 5,873 | 17 | 0.29% |
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Belle Fourche, SD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Belle Fourche's population increased by 40 (0.72%), 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, Belle Fourche's population increased by 21 (0.37%), 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, Belle Fourche's population increased by 238 (4.22%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Belle Fourche's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,873.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belle Fourche's population peaked in year 2023 at 5,873.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belle Fourche's population was lowest in year 2002 at 5,487.
Belle Fourche, SD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Belle Fourche grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Belle Fourche had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population grew 5.36% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Belle Fourche annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Belle Fourche population grew the most, with an increase of 131 people (a 2.34% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Belle Fourche population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 162 people (a 2.80% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Belle Fourche, SD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Belle Fourche's population increased by 114 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 97 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 17 (0.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Belle Fourche, SD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Belle Fourche increased by 192 (3.38%). The population was highest at 5,873 in the year 2023 and lowest at 5,549 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)