Petroleum County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Petroleum County increased by 62. In this period, the peak population was 554 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 | 492 | - | - |
| 2001 | 484 | -8 | -1.63% |
| 2002 | 494 | 10 | 2.07% |
| 2003 | 489 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2004 | 496 | 7 | 1.43% |
| 2005 | 466 | -30 | -6.05% |
| 2006 | 463 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2007 | 435 | -28 | -6.05% |
| 2008 | 441 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 2009 | 442 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 489 | 47 | 10.63% |
| 2011 | 491 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 505 | 14 | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 505 | - | - |
| 2014 | 489 | -16 | -3.17% |
| 2015 | 475 | -14 | -2.86% |
| 2016 | 491 | 16 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 512 | 21 | 4.28% |
| 2018 | 517 | 5 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 497 | -20 | -3.87% |
| 2020 | 499 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 518 | 19 | 3.81% |
| 2022 | 521 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 554 | 33 | 6.33% |
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Petroleum County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Petroleum County's population decreased by 3 (0.61%), 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, Petroleum County's population increased by 10 (2.04%), 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, Petroleum County's population increased by 55 (11.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Petroleum County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 554.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Petroleum County's population peaked in year 2023 at 554.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Petroleum County's population was lowest in year 2007 at 435.
Petroleum County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Petroleum County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Petroleum County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Petroleum County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Petroleum County population grew the most, with an increase of 47 people (a 10.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Petroleum County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 30 people (a 6.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Petroleum County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Petroleum County's population increased by 36 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 33 (6.33%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Petroleum County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Petroleum County increased by 49 (9.70%). The population was highest at 554 in the year 2023 and lowest at 475 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.98%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)