Flathead County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Flathead County increased by 38,913. In this period, the peak population was 113,679 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 | 74,766 | - | - |
| 2001 | 76,118 | 1,352 | 1.81% |
| 2002 | 77,482 | 1,364 | 1.79% |
| 2003 | 79,477 | 1,995 | 2.57% |
| 2004 | 81,013 | 1,536 | 1.93% |
| 2005 | 83,004 | 1,991 | 2.46% |
| 2006 | 85,341 | 2,337 | 2.82% |
| 2007 | 87,725 | 2,384 | 2.79% |
| 2008 | 89,626 | 1,901 | 2.17% |
| 2009 | 90,166 | 540 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 90,863 | 697 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 91,282 | 419 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 91,630 | 348 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 92,988 | 1,358 | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 94,642 | 1,654 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 95,940 | 1,298 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 97,901 | 1,961 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 100,272 | 2,371 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 102,100 | 1,828 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 103,880 | 1,780 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 104,876 | 996 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 108,769 | 3,893 | 3.71% |
| 2022 | 111,885 | 3,116 | 2.86% |
| 2023 | 113,679 | 1,794 | 1.60% |
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Flathead County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Flathead County's population increased by 16,097 (21.53%), 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, Flathead County's population increased by 14,013 (15.42%), 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, Flathead County's population increased by 8,803 (8.39%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Flathead County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 113,679.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Flathead County's population peaked in year 2023 at 113,679.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Flathead County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 74,766.
Flathead County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Flathead County grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Flathead County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.26% per year. Overall the population grew 52.05% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Flathead County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.26% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Flathead County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,893 people (a 3.71% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Flathead County did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Flathead County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Flathead County's population increased by 4,910 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3,116 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,794 (1.60%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Flathead County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Flathead County increased by 20,691 (22.25%). The population was highest at 113,679 in the year 2023 and lowest at 94,642 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)