Missoula County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Missoula County increased by 25,659. In this period, the peak population was 121,849 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 | 96,190 | - | - |
| 2001 | 97,508 | 1,318 | 1.37% |
| 2002 | 99,109 | 1,601 | 1.64% |
| 2003 | 100,164 | 1,055 | 1.06% |
| 2004 | 101,182 | 1,018 | 1.02% |
| 2005 | 102,582 | 1,400 | 1.38% |
| 2006 | 104,681 | 2,099 | 2.05% |
| 2007 | 106,451 | 1,770 | 1.69% |
| 2008 | 108,109 | 1,658 | 1.56% |
| 2009 | 109,091 | 982 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 109,471 | 380 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 110,270 | 799 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 111,104 | 834 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 111,988 | 884 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 112,924 | 936 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 114,281 | 1,357 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 116,587 | 2,306 | 2.02% |
| 2017 | 118,068 | 1,481 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 118,959 | 891 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 120,066 | 1,107 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 118,347 | -1,719 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 119,841 | 1,494 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 121,011 | 1,170 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 121,849 | 838 | 0.69% |
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Missoula County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Missoula County's population increased by 13,281 (13.81%), 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, Missoula County's population increased by 8,876 (8.11%), 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, Missoula County's population increased by 3,502 (2.96%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Missoula County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 121,849.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Missoula County's population peaked in year 2023 at 121,849.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Missoula County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 96,190.
Missoula County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Missoula County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Missoula County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.16% per year. Overall the population grew 26.68% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Missoula County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.16% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Missoula County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,306 people (a 2.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Missoula County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,719 people (a 1.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Missoula County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Missoula County's population increased by 2,008 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,170 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 838 (0.69%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Missoula County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Missoula County increased by 9,861 (8.81%). The population was highest at 121,849 in the year 2023 and lowest at 112,924 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)