Even though the population has decreased, you can still calculate the growth
rate. It's just negative. You might find it easier (for both you and anyone
looking at the spreadsheet later on) to use the Rate function.

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Regards,
Fred


"Larry Holt" wrote in message
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Daniel CHEN wrote:
I am getting +1.0212%.
For growth rate, the 2000 value should be less than 2004 value, right?
You can also use rate function.


That may be my problem-the 2000 pop is more than the 2004.
lhs