Townsend, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Townsend increased by 282. In this period, the peak population was 2,138 in the year 2019. 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 | 1,851 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,858 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2002 | 1,856 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2003 | 1,872 | 16 | 0.86% |
| 2004 | 1,913 | 41 | 2.19% |
| 2005 | 1,909 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2006 | 1,953 | 44 | 2.30% |
| 2007 | 1,976 | 23 | 1.18% |
| 2008 | 2,013 | 37 | 1.87% |
| 2009 | 2,071 | 58 | 2.88% |
| 2010 | 1,901 | -170 | -8.21% |
| 2011 | 1,962 | 61 | 3.21% |
| 2012 | 1,985 | 23 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 1,959 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 1,951 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 1,973 | 22 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 1,997 | 24 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2,043 | 46 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2,084 | 41 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 2,138 | 54 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 1,826 | -312 | -14.59% |
| 2021 | 1,948 | 122 | 6.68% |
| 2022 | 2,065 | 117 | 6.01% |
| 2023 | 2,133 | 68 | 3.29% |
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Townsend, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Townsend's population increased by 50 (2.70%), 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, Townsend's population decreased by 75 (3.95%), 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, Townsend's population increased by 307 (16.81%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Townsend's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,133.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Townsend's population peaked in year 2019 at 2,138.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Townsend's population was lowest in year 2020 at 1,826.
Townsend, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Townsend grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Townsend had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population grew 15.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Townsend annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.66% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Townsend population grew the most, with an increase of 122 people (a 6.68% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Townsend population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 312 people (a 14.59% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Townsend, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Townsend's population increased by 185 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 117 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 68 (3.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Townsend, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Townsend increased by 174 (8.88%). The population was highest at 2,138 in the year 2019 and lowest at 1,826 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.02%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)