The 2000 Census showed that Wibaux County had a population of 1,068 people. This represented 0.12% of the total population of Montana, making it the state's 53rd most populous county (out of 56 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Wibaux had a population of 897 people. This is a decrease of 16.01% 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 | 1,017 | -4.78% | +13.38% since 2009 |
2009 | 897 | -16.01% | +2.87% since 2008 |
2008 | 872 | -18.35% | -3.43% since 2007 |
2007 | 903 | -15.45% | +1.23% since 2006 |
2006 | 892 | -16.48% | -2.73% since 2005 |
2005 | 917 | -14.14% | -3.88% since 2004 |
2004 | 954 | -10.67% | -1.55% since 2003 |
2003 | 969 | -9.27% | -2.61% since 2002 |
2002 | 995 | -6.84% | -1.97% since 2001 |
2001 | 1,015 | -4.96% | -4.96% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 1,068 | The Last Census |
Wibaux County had 587 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Wibaux County has a total area<3> of 890 square miles [2,305 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.78 square miles [2.02 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Wibaux County had a population density of 1.2 people per square mile [0.46 people/km²], making it the state's 33rd 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 Wibaux County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Wibaux and the state of Montana. Click here for the Wibaux County QuickFact (QF-30109).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Wibaux County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Dawson | QF-30021 | NW | 8,558 | 9,059 | -5.53% |
Fallon | QF-30025 | S | 2,725 | 2,837 | -3.95% |
Prairie | QF-30079 | W | 1,108 | 1,199 | -7.59% |
Richland | QF-30083 | N | 9,313 | 9,667 | -3.66% |
Golden Valley (ND) | QF-38033 | E | 1,621 | 1,924 | -15.75% |
McKenzie (ND) | QF-38053 | NE | 5,799 | 5,737 | 1.08% |
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