Benson County, ND population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Benson County decreased by 1,191. In this period, the peak population was 6,936 in the year 2000. 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 | 6,936 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,926 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2002 | 6,788 | -138 | -1.99% |
| 2003 | 6,840 | 52 | 0.77% |
| 2004 | 6,920 | 80 | 1.17% |
| 2005 | 6,911 | -9 | -0.13% |
| 2006 | 6,905 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2007 | 6,906 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2008 | 6,875 | -31 | -0.45% |
| 2009 | 6,899 | 24 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 6,677 | -222 | -3.22% |
| 2011 | 6,688 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 6,771 | 83 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 6,900 | 129 | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 6,887 | -13 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 6,822 | -65 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 6,848 | 26 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 6,920 | 72 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 6,934 | 14 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 6,837 | -97 | -1.40% |
| 2020 | 5,935 | -902 | -13.19% |
| 2021 | 5,773 | -162 | -2.73% |
| 2022 | 5,772 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 5,745 | -27 | -0.47% |
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Benson County, ND population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Benson County's population decreased by 259 (3.73%), 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, Benson County's population decreased by 742 (11.11%), 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, Benson County's population decreased by 190 (3.20%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Benson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,745.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benson County's population peaked in year 2000 at 6,936.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benson County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 5,745.
Benson County, ND annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Benson County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Benson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.75% per year. Overall the population shrank 17.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Benson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.75% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Benson County population grew the most, with an increase of 129 people (a 1.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Benson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 902 people (a 13.19% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Benson County, ND population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Benson County's population decreased by 28 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 27 (0.47%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Benson County, ND changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Benson County decreased by 1,155 (16.74%). The population was highest at 6,934 in the year 2018 and lowest at 5,745 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)