Arlington County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Arlington County increased by 44,803. In this period, the peak population was 238,814 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 | 189,359 | - | - |
| 2001 | 191,232 | 1,873 | 0.99% |
| 2002 | 191,655 | 423 | 0.22% |
| 2003 | 190,876 | -779 | -0.41% |
| 2004 | 190,606 | -270 | -0.14% |
| 2005 | 191,043 | 437 | 0.23% |
| 2006 | 192,013 | 970 | 0.51% |
| 2007 | 195,192 | 3,179 | 1.66% |
| 2008 | 201,412 | 6,220 | 3.19% |
| 2009 | 208,444 | 7,032 | 3.49% |
| 2010 | 209,319 | 875 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 216,078 | 6,759 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 221,614 | 5,536 | 2.56% |
| 2013 | 225,120 | 3,506 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 226,274 | 1,154 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 228,887 | 2,613 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 231,805 | 2,918 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 235,193 | 3,388 | 1.46% |
| 2018 | 236,662 | 1,469 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 238,392 | 1,730 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 238,814 | 422 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 233,436 | -5,378 | -2.25% |
| 2022 | 233,678 | 242 | 0.10% |
| 2023 | 234,162 | 484 | 0.21% |
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Arlington County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Arlington County's population increased by 19,960 (10.54%), 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, Arlington County's population increased by 29,495 (14.09%), 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, Arlington County's population decreased by 4,652 (1.95%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Arlington County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 234,162.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Arlington County's population peaked in year 2020 at 238,814.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Arlington County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 189,359.
Arlington County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Arlington County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Arlington County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.03% per year. Overall the population grew 23.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Arlington County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.03% per year.
From 2008 to 2009 Arlington County population grew the most, with an increase of 7,032 people (a 3.49% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Arlington County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 5,378 people (a 2.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Arlington County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Arlington County's population increased by 726 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 242 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 484 (0.21%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Arlington County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Arlington County increased by 9,042 (4.02%). The population was highest at 238,814 in the year 2020 and lowest at 226,274 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)