Shelby, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Shelby increased by 79. In this period, the peak population was 3,410 in the year 2010. 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 | 3,191 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,159 | -32 | -1.00% |
| 2002 | 3,132 | -27 | -0.85% |
| 2003 | 2,975 | -157 | -5.01% |
| 2004 | 3,031 | 56 | 1.88% |
| 2005 | 3,056 | 25 | 0.82% |
| 2006 | 3,030 | -26 | -0.85% |
| 2007 | 2,920 | -110 | -3.63% |
| 2008 | 3,003 | 83 | 2.84% |
| 2009 | 3,078 | 75 | 2.50% |
| 2010 | 3,410 | 332 | 10.79% |
| 2011 | 3,292 | -118 | -3.46% |
| 2012 | 3,342 | 50 | 1.52% |
| 2013 | 3,295 | -47 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 3,295 | - | - |
| 2015 | 3,282 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 3,213 | -69 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 3,129 | -84 | -2.61% |
| 2018 | 3,083 | -46 | -1.47% |
| 2019 | 3,010 | -73 | -2.37% |
| 2020 | 3,171 | 161 | 5.35% |
| 2021 | 3,185 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 3,238 | 53 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 3,270 | 32 | 0.99% |
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Shelby, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Shelby's population increased by 219 (6.86%), 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, Shelby's population decreased by 239 (7.01%), 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, Shelby's population increased by 99 (3.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Shelby's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,270.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shelby's population peaked in year 2010 at 3,410.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Shelby's population was lowest in year 2007 at 2,920.
Shelby, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Shelby grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Shelby had an average annual population growth rate of 0.11% per year. Overall the population grew 2.48% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Shelby annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.11% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Shelby population grew the most, with an increase of 332 people (a 10.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Shelby population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 157 people (a 5.01% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Shelby, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Shelby's population increased by 85 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 53 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 32 (0.99%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Shelby, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Shelby decreased by 25 (0.76%). The population was highest at 3,295 in the year 2013 and lowest at 3,010 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.05%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)