Garfield County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Garfield County decreased by 49. In this period, the peak population was 1,295 in the year 2016. 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 | 1,260 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,257 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2002 | 1,242 | -15 | -1.19% |
| 2003 | 1,235 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2004 | 1,213 | -22 | -1.78% |
| 2005 | 1,177 | -36 | -2.97% |
| 2006 | 1,203 | 26 | 2.21% |
| 2007 | 1,200 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 1,167 | -33 | -2.75% |
| 2009 | 1,197 | 30 | 2.57% |
| 2010 | 1,192 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 1,254 | 62 | 5.20% |
| 2012 | 1,244 | -10 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 1,254 | 10 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 1,274 | 20 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1,283 | 9 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 1,295 | 12 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,279 | -16 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 1,262 | -17 | -1.33% |
| 2019 | 1,272 | 10 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,172 | -100 | -7.86% |
| 2021 | 1,208 | 36 | 3.07% |
| 2022 | 1,218 | 10 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 1,211 | -7 | -0.57% |
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Garfield County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Garfield County's population decreased by 68 (5.40%), 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, Garfield County's population decreased by 20 (1.68%), 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, Garfield County's population increased by 39 (3.33%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Garfield County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,211.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Garfield County's population peaked in year 2016 at 1,295.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Garfield County's population was lowest in year 2008 at 1,167.
Garfield County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Garfield County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Garfield County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.89% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Garfield County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Garfield County population grew the most, with an increase of 62 people (a 5.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Garfield County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 100 people (a 7.86% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Garfield County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Garfield County's population increased by 3 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 10 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 7 (0.57%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Garfield County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Garfield County decreased by 43 (3.43%). The population was highest at 1,295 in the year 2016 and lowest at 1,172 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.31%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)