Fergus County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fergus County decreased by 122. In this period, the peak population was 11,894 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 | 11,894 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,699 | -195 | -1.64% |
| 2002 | 11,605 | -94 | -0.80% |
| 2003 | 11,481 | -124 | -1.07% |
| 2004 | 11,437 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2005 | 11,320 | -117 | -1.02% |
| 2006 | 11,348 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2007 | 11,287 | -61 | -0.54% |
| 2008 | 11,246 | -41 | -0.36% |
| 2009 | 11,339 | 93 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 11,585 | 246 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 11,463 | -122 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 11,394 | -69 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 11,470 | 76 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 11,336 | -134 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 11,315 | -21 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 11,333 | 18 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 11,280 | -53 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 11,088 | -192 | -1.70% |
| 2019 | 11,032 | -56 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 11,475 | 443 | 4.02% |
| 2021 | 11,622 | 147 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 11,672 | 50 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 11,772 | 100 | 0.86% |
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Fergus County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fergus County's population decreased by 309 (2.60%), 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, Fergus County's population decreased by 110 (0.95%), 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, Fergus County's population increased by 297 (2.59%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fergus County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,772.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fergus County's population peaked in year 2000 at 11,894.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fergus County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 11,032.
Fergus County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fergus County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fergus County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.04% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.03% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fergus County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.04% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fergus County population grew the most, with an increase of 443 people (a 4.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Fergus County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 195 people (a 1.64% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fergus County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fergus County's population increased by 150 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 50 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 100 (0.86%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fergus County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fergus County increased by 302 (2.63%). The population was highest at 11,772 in the year 2023 and lowest at 11,032 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)