The 2000 Census showed that Big Horn County had a population of 12,671 people. This represented 1.4% of the total population of Montana, making it the state's 14th most populous county (out of 56 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Big Horn had a population of 13,015 people. This is an increase of 2.71% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 12,865 | +1.53% | -1.15% since 2009 |
2009 | 13,015 | +2.71% | +1.61% since 2008 |
2008 | 12,809 | +1.09% | +0.45% since 2007 |
2007 | 12,751 | +0.63% | +0.38% since 2006 |
2006 | 12,703 | +0.25% | -0.52% since 2005 |
2005 | 12,769 | +0.77% | -0.58% since 2004 |
2004 | 12,844 | +1.37% | +0.88% since 2003 |
2003 | 12,732 | +0.48% | -0.31% since 2002 |
2002 | 12,771 | +0.79% | -0.27% since 2001 |
2001 | 12,805 | +1.06% | +1.06% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 12,671 | The Last Census |
Big Horn County had 4,655 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Big Horn County has a total area<3> of 5,014 square miles [12,987 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (19.84 square miles [51.4 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Big Horn County had a population density of 2.54 people per square mile [0.98 people/km²], making it the state's 32nd most densely populated county (out of 56 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Big Horn County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Big Horn and the state of Montana. Click here for the Big Horn County QuickFact (QF-30003).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Big Horn County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Carbon | QF-30009 | W | 9,756 | 9,552 | 2.14% |
Powder River | QF-30075 | E | 1,664 | 1,858 | -10.44% |
Rosebud | QF-30087 | NE | 9,258 | 9,383 | -1.33% |
Treasure | QF-30103 | N | 612 | 861 | -28.92% |
Yellowstone | QF-30111 | NW | 144,797 | 129,352 | 11.94% |
Big Horn (WY) | QF-56003 | SW | 11,581 | 11,461 | 1.05% |
Sheridan (WY) | QF-56033 | SE | 29,163 | 26,560 | 9.8% |
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