West Yellowstone, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Yellowstone increased by 47. In this period, the peak population was 1,511 in the year 2008. 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 | 1,175 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,188 | 13 | 1.11% |
| 2002 | 1,213 | 25 | 2.10% |
| 2003 | 1,240 | 27 | 2.23% |
| 2004 | 1,263 | 23 | 1.85% |
| 2005 | 1,263 | - | - |
| 2006 | 1,286 | 23 | 1.82% |
| 2007 | 1,434 | 148 | 11.51% |
| 2008 | 1,511 | 77 | 5.37% |
| 2009 | 1,500 | -11 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 1,271 | -229 | -15.27% |
| 2011 | 1,296 | 25 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1,307 | 11 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 1,323 | 16 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1,328 | 5 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,345 | 17 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,363 | 18 | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 1,378 | 15 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1,381 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 1,379 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,271 | -108 | -7.83% |
| 2021 | 1,274 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,246 | -28 | -2.20% |
| 2023 | 1,222 | -24 | -1.93% |
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West Yellowstone, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Yellowstone's population increased by 96 (8.17%), 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, West Yellowstone's population decreased by 0 (0%), 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, West Yellowstone's population decreased by 49 (3.86%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Yellowstone's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,222.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Yellowstone's population peaked in year 2008 at 1,511.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Yellowstone's population was lowest in year 2000 at 1,175.
West Yellowstone, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Yellowstone grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Yellowstone had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population grew 4% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Yellowstone annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 West Yellowstone population grew the most, with an increase of 148 people (a 11.51% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Yellowstone population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 229 people (a 15.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Yellowstone, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Yellowstone's population decreased by 52 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 28 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 24 (1.93%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Yellowstone, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Yellowstone decreased by 101 (7.63%). The population was highest at 1,381 in the year 2018 and lowest at 1,222 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.75%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)