Montgomery County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Montgomery County decreased by 2,970. In this period, the peak population was 30,633 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 | 30,633 | - | - |
| 2001 | 30,425 | -208 | -0.68% |
| 2002 | 30,384 | -41 | -0.13% |
| 2003 | 30,114 | -270 | -0.89% |
| 2004 | 30,076 | -38 | -0.13% |
| 2005 | 29,895 | -181 | -0.60% |
| 2006 | 29,902 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2007 | 29,744 | -158 | -0.53% |
| 2008 | 29,645 | -99 | -0.33% |
| 2009 | 29,422 | -223 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 30,095 | 673 | 2.29% |
| 2011 | 29,866 | -229 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 29,620 | -246 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 29,367 | -253 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 29,450 | 83 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 29,196 | -254 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 29,057 | -139 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 28,781 | -276 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 28,705 | -76 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 28,401 | -304 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 28,202 | -199 | -0.70% |
| 2021 | 28,082 | -120 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 27,901 | -181 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 27,663 | -238 | -0.85% |
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Montgomery County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Montgomery County's population decreased by 538 (1.76%), 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, Montgomery County's population decreased by 1,893 (6.29%), 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, Montgomery County's population decreased by 539 (1.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Montgomery County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 27,663.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Montgomery County's population peaked in year 2000 at 30,633.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Montgomery County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 27,663.
Montgomery County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Montgomery County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Montgomery County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.42% per year. Overall the population shrank 9.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Montgomery County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.42% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Montgomery County population grew the most, with an increase of 673 people (a 2.29% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Montgomery County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 304 people (a 1.06% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Montgomery County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Montgomery County's population decreased by 419 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 181 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 238 (0.85%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Montgomery County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Montgomery County decreased by 1,704 (5.80%). The population was highest at 29,450 in the year 2014 and lowest at 27,663 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.60%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)