Musselshell County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Musselshell County increased by 835. In this period, the peak population was 5,308 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 | 4,473 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,384 | -89 | -1.99% |
| 2002 | 4,381 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2003 | 4,401 | 20 | 0.46% |
| 2004 | 4,422 | 21 | 0.48% |
| 2005 | 4,385 | -37 | -0.84% |
| 2006 | 4,469 | 84 | 1.92% |
| 2007 | 4,473 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2008 | 4,510 | 37 | 0.83% |
| 2009 | 4,573 | 63 | 1.40% |
| 2010 | 4,555 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 4,747 | 192 | 4.22% |
| 2012 | 4,693 | -54 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 4,684 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 4,647 | -37 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 4,631 | -16 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 4,640 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 4,623 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,623 | - | - |
| 2019 | 4,626 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 4,750 | 124 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 4,908 | 158 | 3.33% |
| 2022 | 5,169 | 261 | 5.32% |
| 2023 | 5,308 | 139 | 2.69% |
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Musselshell County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Musselshell County's population increased by 82 (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, Musselshell County's population increased by 195 (4.28%), 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, Musselshell County's population increased by 558 (11.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Musselshell County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,308.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Musselshell County's population peaked in year 2023 at 5,308.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Musselshell County's population was lowest in year 2002 at 4,381.
Musselshell County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Musselshell County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Musselshell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.81% per year. Overall the population grew 18.67% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Musselshell County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.81% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Musselshell County population grew the most, with an increase of 261 people (a 5.32% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Musselshell County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 89 people (a 1.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Musselshell County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Musselshell County's population increased by 400 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 261 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 139 (2.69%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Musselshell County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Musselshell County increased by 624 (13.32%). The population was highest at 5,308 in the year 2023 and lowest at 4,623 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)