Alexandria city, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Alexandria city increased by 25,875. In this period, the peak population was 159,139 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 129,355 | - | - |
| 2001 | 131,601 | 2,246 | 1.74% |
| 2002 | 131,805 | 204 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 131,110 | -695 | -0.53% |
| 2004 | 130,949 | -161 | -0.12% |
| 2005 | 130,843 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2006 | 130,789 | -54 | -0.04% |
| 2007 | 132,814 | 2,025 | 1.55% |
| 2008 | 137,166 | 4,352 | 3.28% |
| 2009 | 142,371 | 5,205 | 3.79% |
| 2010 | 140,737 | -1,634 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 144,269 | 3,532 | 2.51% |
| 2012 | 147,379 | 3,110 | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 149,767 | 2,388 | 1.62% |
| 2014 | 151,544 | 1,777 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 153,859 | 2,315 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 156,621 | 2,762 | 1.80% |
| 2017 | 158,772 | 2,151 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 158,377 | -395 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 159,050 | 673 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 159,139 | 89 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 155,105 | -4,034 | -2.53% |
| 2022 | 155,045 | -60 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 155,230 | 185 | 0.12% |
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Alexandria city, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Alexandria city's population increased by 11,382 (8.80%), 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, Alexandria city's population increased by 18,402 (13.08%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Alexandria city's population decreased by 3,909 (2.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Alexandria city's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 155,230.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alexandria city's population peaked in year 2020 at 159,139.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alexandria city's population was lowest in year 2000 at 129,355.
Alexandria city, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Alexandria city grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Alexandria city had an average annual population growth rate of 0.87% per year. Overall the population grew 20% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Alexandria city annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.87% per year.
From 2008 to 2009 Alexandria city population grew the most, with an increase of 5,205 people (a 3.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Alexandria city population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,034 people (a 2.53% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Alexandria city, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alexandria city's population increased by 125 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 60 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 185 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Alexandria city, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Alexandria city increased by 5,463 (3.65%). The population was highest at 159,139 in the year 2020 and lowest at 151,544 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)