Valley County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Valley County decreased by 157. In this period, the peak population was 7,636 in the year 2013. 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 | 7,631 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,507 | -124 | -1.62% |
| 2002 | 7,377 | -130 | -1.73% |
| 2003 | 7,231 | -146 | -1.98% |
| 2004 | 7,169 | -62 | -0.86% |
| 2005 | 7,056 | -113 | -1.58% |
| 2006 | 6,906 | -150 | -2.13% |
| 2007 | 6,905 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2008 | 6,922 | 17 | 0.25% |
| 2009 | 6,801 | -121 | -1.75% |
| 2010 | 7,378 | 577 | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 7,463 | 85 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 7,506 | 43 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 7,636 | 130 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 7,636 | - | - |
| 2015 | 7,630 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 7,548 | -82 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 7,413 | -135 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | 7,409 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 7,390 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 7,556 | 166 | 2.25% |
| 2021 | 7,560 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 7,542 | -18 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 7,474 | -68 | -0.90% |
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Valley County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Valley County's population decreased by 253 (3.32%), 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, Valley County's population increased by 178 (2.41%), 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, Valley County's population decreased by 82 (1.09%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Valley County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,474.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Valley County's population peaked in year 2013 at 7,636.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Valley County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 6,801.
Valley County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Valley County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Valley County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.09% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.06% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Valley County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.09% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Valley County population grew the most, with an increase of 577 people (a 8.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Valley County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 150 people (a 2.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Valley County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Valley County's population decreased by 86 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 18 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 68 (0.90%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Valley County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Valley County decreased by 162 (2.12%). The population was highest at 7,636 in the year 2013 and lowest at 7,390 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)