Sheridan County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sheridan County decreased by 548. In this period, the peak population was 4,046 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 | 4,046 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,902 | -144 | -3.56% |
| 2002 | 3,758 | -144 | -3.69% |
| 2003 | 3,613 | -145 | -3.86% |
| 2004 | 3,583 | -30 | -0.83% |
| 2005 | 3,462 | -121 | -3.38% |
| 2006 | 3,380 | -82 | -2.37% |
| 2007 | 3,327 | -53 | -1.57% |
| 2008 | 3,230 | -97 | -2.92% |
| 2009 | 3,216 | -14 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 3,368 | 152 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 3,418 | 50 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 3,549 | 131 | 3.83% |
| 2013 | 3,626 | 77 | 2.17% |
| 2014 | 3,661 | 35 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 3,673 | 12 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 3,609 | -64 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 3,461 | -148 | -4.10% |
| 2018 | 3,379 | -82 | -2.37% |
| 2019 | 3,318 | -61 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 3,540 | 222 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 3,576 | 36 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 3,555 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 3,498 | -57 | -1.60% |
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Sheridan County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sheridan County's population decreased by 678 (16.76%), 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, Sheridan County's population increased by 172 (5.11%), 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, Sheridan County's population decreased by 42 (1.19%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sheridan County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,498.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sheridan County's population peaked in year 2000 at 4,046.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sheridan County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 3,216.
Sheridan County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sheridan County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sheridan County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.59% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sheridan County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.59% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Sheridan County population grew the most, with an increase of 222 people (a 6.69% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Sheridan County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 148 people (a 4.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sheridan County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sheridan County's population decreased by 78 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 21 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 57 (1.60%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sheridan County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sheridan County decreased by 128 (3.53%). The population was highest at 3,673 in the year 2015 and lowest at 3,318 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)