Columbia Falls, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Columbia Falls increased by 1,705. In this period, the peak population was 5,875 in the year 2019. 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 | 4,018 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,104 | 86 | 2.14% |
| 2002 | 4,183 | 79 | 1.92% |
| 2003 | 4,307 | 124 | 2.96% |
| 2004 | 4,519 | 212 | 4.92% |
| 2005 | 4,780 | 261 | 5.78% |
| 2006 | 5,025 | 245 | 5.13% |
| 2007 | 5,287 | 262 | 5.21% |
| 2008 | 5,438 | 151 | 2.86% |
| 2009 | 5,498 | 60 | 1.10% |
| 2010 | 4,701 | -797 | -14.50% |
| 2011 | 4,707 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 4,725 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 4,792 | 67 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 4,909 | 117 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 5,057 | 148 | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 5,201 | 144 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 5,370 | 169 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 5,579 | 209 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 5,875 | 296 | 5.31% |
| 2020 | 5,392 | -483 | -8.22% |
| 2021 | 5,584 | 192 | 3.56% |
| 2022 | 5,660 | 76 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 5,723 | 63 | 1.11% |
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Columbia Falls, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Columbia Falls's population increased by 683 (17%), 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, Columbia Falls's population increased by 691 (14.70%), 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, Columbia Falls's population increased by 331 (6.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Columbia Falls's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,723.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbia Falls's population peaked in year 2019 at 5,875.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbia Falls's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,018.
Columbia Falls, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Columbia Falls grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Columbia Falls had an average annual population growth rate of 1.84% per year. Overall the population grew 42.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Columbia Falls annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.84% per year.
From 2018 to 2019 Columbia Falls population grew the most, with an increase of 296 people (a 5.31% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Columbia Falls population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 797 people (a 14.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Columbia Falls, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbia Falls's population increased by 139 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 76 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 63 (1.11%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Columbia Falls, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Columbia Falls increased by 931 (19.43%). The population was highest at 5,875 in the year 2019 and lowest at 4,909 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.86%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)