Alleghany County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Alleghany County decreased by 2,602. In this period, the peak population was 17,197 in the year 2000. 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 | 17,197 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,074 | -123 | -0.72% |
| 2002 | 16,953 | -121 | -0.71% |
| 2003 | 16,694 | -259 | -1.53% |
| 2004 | 16,656 | -38 | -0.23% |
| 2005 | 16,595 | -61 | -0.37% |
| 2006 | 16,575 | -20 | -0.12% |
| 2007 | 16,542 | -33 | -0.20% |
| 2008 | 16,415 | -127 | -0.77% |
| 2009 | 16,313 | -102 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 16,203 | -110 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 16,163 | -40 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 16,035 | -128 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 15,926 | -109 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 15,613 | -313 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 15,432 | -181 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 15,393 | -39 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 15,143 | -250 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 15,016 | -127 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 14,898 | -118 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 15,180 | 282 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 14,988 | -192 | -1.26% |
| 2022 | 14,715 | -273 | -1.82% |
| 2023 | 14,595 | -120 | -0.82% |
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Alleghany County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Alleghany County's population decreased by 994 (5.78%), 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, Alleghany County's population decreased by 1,023 (6.31%), 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, Alleghany County's population decreased by 585 (3.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Alleghany County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,595.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alleghany County's population peaked in year 2000 at 17,197.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alleghany County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 14,595.
Alleghany County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Alleghany County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Alleghany County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population shrank 15.13% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Alleghany County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.66% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Alleghany County population grew the most, with an increase of 282 people (a 1.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2013 to 2014 Alleghany County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 313 people (a 1.97% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Alleghany County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alleghany County's population decreased by 393 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 273 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 120 (0.82%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Alleghany County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Alleghany County decreased by 1,331 (8.36%). The population was highest at 15,613 in the year 2014 and lowest at 14,595 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.86%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)