Meagher County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Meagher County increased by 158. In this period, the peak population was 2,071 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 | 1,913 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,906 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2002 | 1,896 | -10 | -0.52% |
| 2003 | 1,916 | 20 | 1.05% |
| 2004 | 1,942 | 26 | 1.36% |
| 2005 | 1,905 | -37 | -1.91% |
| 2006 | 1,931 | 26 | 1.36% |
| 2007 | 1,918 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2008 | 1,902 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2009 | 1,908 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 1,878 | -30 | -1.57% |
| 2011 | 1,878 | - | - |
| 2012 | 1,887 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,905 | 18 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 1,857 | -48 | -2.52% |
| 2015 | 1,822 | -35 | -1.88% |
| 2016 | 1,851 | 29 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 1,856 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,847 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 1,841 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,920 | 79 | 4.29% |
| 2021 | 1,958 | 38 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 2,026 | 68 | 3.47% |
| 2023 | 2,071 | 45 | 2.22% |
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Meagher County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Meagher County's population decreased by 35 (1.83%), 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, Meagher County's population increased by 42 (2.24%), 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, Meagher County's population increased by 151 (7.86%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Meagher County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,071.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Meagher County's population peaked in year 2023 at 2,071.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Meagher County's population was lowest in year 2015 at 1,822.
Meagher County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Meagher County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Meagher County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population grew 8.26% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Meagher County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Meagher County population grew the most, with an increase of 79 people (a 4.29% year-on-year increase)..
From 2013 to 2014 Meagher County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 48 people (a 2.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Meagher County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Meagher County's population increased by 113 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 68 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 45 (2.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Meagher County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Meagher County increased by 166 (8.71%). The population was highest at 2,071 in the year 2023 and lowest at 1,822 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.86%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)