Fort Benton, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fort Benton decreased by 165. In this period, the peak population was 1,590 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 | 1,590 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,535 | -55 | -3.46% |
| 2002 | 1,500 | -35 | -2.28% |
| 2003 | 1,477 | -23 | -1.53% |
| 2004 | 1,457 | -20 | -1.35% |
| 2005 | 1,436 | -21 | -1.44% |
| 2006 | 1,426 | -10 | -0.70% |
| 2007 | 1,450 | 24 | 1.68% |
| 2008 | 1,446 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2009 | 1,435 | -11 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 1,464 | 29 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 1,461 | -3 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 1,496 | 35 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 1,478 | -18 | -1.20% |
| 2014 | 1,493 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 1,461 | -32 | -2.14% |
| 2016 | 1,459 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 1,445 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 1,447 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 1,443 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 1,459 | 16 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 1,459 | - | - |
| 2022 | 1,447 | -12 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 1,425 | -22 | -1.52% |
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Fort Benton, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fort Benton's population decreased by 126 (7.92%), 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, Fort Benton's population decreased by 5 (0.34%), 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, Fort Benton's population decreased by 34 (2.33%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fort Benton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,425.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Benton's population peaked in year 2000 at 1,590.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Benton's population was lowest in year 2023 at 1,425.
Fort Benton, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fort Benton grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fort Benton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fort Benton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Fort Benton population grew the most, with an increase of 35 people (a 2.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Fort Benton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 55 people (a 3.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fort Benton, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Benton's population decreased by 34 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 12 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 22 (1.52%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fort Benton, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fort Benton decreased by 53 (3.59%). The population was highest at 1,493 in the year 2014 and lowest at 1,425 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.36%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)