Augusta County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Augusta County increased by 12,701. In this period, the peak population was 78,247 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 65,546 | - | - |
| 2001 | 65,944 | 398 | 0.61% |
| 2002 | 66,424 | 480 | 0.73% |
| 2003 | 67,202 | 778 | 1.17% |
| 2004 | 68,249 | 1,047 | 1.56% |
| 2005 | 69,157 | 908 | 1.33% |
| 2006 | 70,884 | 1,727 | 2.50% |
| 2007 | 71,847 | 963 | 1.36% |
| 2008 | 72,128 | 281 | 0.39% |
| 2009 | 72,229 | 101 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 73,593 | 1,364 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 73,656 | 63 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 73,599 | -57 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 73,862 | 263 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 73,908 | 46 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 74,324 | 416 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 74,875 | 551 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 75,324 | 449 | 0.60% |
| 2018 | 75,906 | 582 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 76,120 | 214 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 77,574 | 1,454 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 77,764 | 190 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 77,939 | 175 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 78,247 | 308 | 0.40% |
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Augusta County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Augusta County's population increased by 8,047 (12.28%), 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, Augusta County's population increased by 3,981 (5.41%), 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, Augusta County's population increased by 673 (0.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Augusta County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 78,247.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Augusta County's population peaked in year 2023 at 78,247.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Augusta County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 65,546.
Augusta County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Augusta County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Augusta County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.84% per year. Overall the population grew 19.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Augusta County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.84% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Augusta County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,727 people (a 2.50% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Augusta County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 57 people (a 0.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Augusta County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Augusta County's population increased by 483 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 175 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 308 (0.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Augusta County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Augusta County increased by 4,385 (5.94%). The population was highest at 78,247 in the year 2023 and lowest at 73,908 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)