Sanders County, MT Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Sanders County was 13,442, a 3.60% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Sanders County's population was 12,975, an increase of 4.11% compared to a population of 12,463 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Sanders County, MT population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Sanders County increased by 3,163. In this period, the peak population was 13,442 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 10,279 - -
2001 10,450 171 1.66%
2002 10,391 -59 -0.56%
2003 10,445 54 0.52%
2004 10,745 300 2.87%
2005 10,812 67 0.62%
2006 10,945 133 1.23%
2007 11,085 140 1.28%
2008 11,109 24 0.22%
2009 11,105 -4 -0.04%
2010 11,395 290 2.61%
2011 11,402 7 0.06%
2012 11,379 -23 -0.2%
2013 11,314 -65 -0.57%
2014 11,316 2 0.02%
2015 11,298 -18 -0.16%
2016 11,472 174 1.54%
2017 11,702 230 2%
2018 11,744 42 0.36%
2019 11,946 202 1.72%
2020 12,463 517 4.33%
2021 12,975 512 4.11%
2022 13,442 467 3.6%
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Sanders County, MT population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Sanders County's population increased by 1,116 (10.86%), 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, Sanders County's population increased by 1,068 (9.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Sanders County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Sanders County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 13,442. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Sanders County's population peaked in year 2022 at 13,442.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Sanders County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 10,279.

Sanders County, MT annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Sanders County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Sanders County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.40% per year. Overall the population grew 30.77% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Sanders County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Sanders County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.40% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 979. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Sanders County's population grew the most with an increase of 517 (4.33%).

While from 2012 and 2013, Sanders County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 65 (-0.57%).

Things to know

Is Sanders County, MT population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sanders County's population increased by 979 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 512 (4.11%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 467 (3.60%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Sanders County, MT changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Sanders County increased by 2,128 (18.81%). The population was highest at 13,442 in the year 2022 and lowest at 11,298 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.69%.

References

Datasets

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Sanders County, MT Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sanders County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Sanders County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Sanders County was 13,442, a 3.60% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Sanders County population was 12,975, an increase of 4.11% compared to a population of 12,463 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Sanders County increased by 3,163. In this period, the peak population was 13,442 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Sanders County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Sanders County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Sanders County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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