Powder River County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Powder River County decreased by 102. In this period, the peak population was 1,845 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 | 1,845 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,805 | -40 | -2.17% |
| 2002 | 1,816 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2003 | 1,811 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2004 | 1,756 | -55 | -3.04% |
| 2005 | 1,699 | -57 | -3.25% |
| 2006 | 1,743 | 44 | 2.59% |
| 2007 | 1,703 | -40 | -2.29% |
| 2008 | 1,690 | -13 | -0.76% |
| 2009 | 1,665 | -25 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 1,739 | 74 | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 1,739 | - | - |
| 2012 | 1,754 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 1,754 | - | - |
| 2014 | 1,777 | 23 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 1,768 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,747 | -21 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,748 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,729 | -19 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 1,688 | -41 | -2.37% |
| 2020 | 1,696 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 1,710 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,732 | 22 | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 1,743 | 11 | 0.64% |
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Powder River County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Powder River County's population decreased by 106 (5.75%), 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, Powder River County's population decreased by 43 (2.47%), 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, Powder River County's population increased by 47 (2.77%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Powder River County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,743.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Powder River County's population peaked in year 2000 at 1,845.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Powder River County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 1,665.
Powder River County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Powder River County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Powder River County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Powder River County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Powder River County population grew the most, with an increase of 74 people (a 4.44% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Powder River County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 57 people (a 3.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Powder River County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Powder River County's population increased by 33 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 22 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 11 (0.64%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Powder River County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Powder River County decreased by 11 (0.63%). The population was highest at 1,777 in the year 2014 and lowest at 1,688 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)