Shorter Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 461 | — | — |
| 2000 | 355 | -106 | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 474 | +119 | +33.5% |
| 2020 | 385 | -89 | -18.8% |
| 2024 | 366 | -19 | -4.9% |
Shorter vs. Macon County
| Year | Shorter | Macon County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 461 | 24,928 | 1.8% |
| 2000 | 355 | 24,105 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 474 | 21,452 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 385 | 19,532 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 366 | 18,159 | 2.0% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 461 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 355 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 431 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 434 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 439 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 439 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 443 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 449 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 452 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 460 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 460 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 474 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 456 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 450 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 431 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 425 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 418 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 411 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 403 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 393 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 387 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 385 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 382 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 377 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 372 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 366 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)