Blacksburg, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Blacksburg increased by 5,974. In this period, the peak population was 45,660 in the year 2021. 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 | 39,511 | - | - |
| 2001 | 40,028 | 517 | 1.31% |
| 2002 | 39,902 | -126 | -0.31% |
| 2003 | 40,262 | 360 | 0.90% |
| 2004 | 40,125 | -137 | -0.34% |
| 2005 | 40,578 | 453 | 1.13% |
| 2006 | 41,113 | 535 | 1.32% |
| 2007 | 41,549 | 436 | 1.06% |
| 2008 | 42,004 | 455 | 1.10% |
| 2009 | 42,890 | 886 | 2.11% |
| 2010 | 42,580 | -310 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 42,627 | 47 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 42,655 | 28 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 43,505 | 850 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 43,721 | 216 | 0.50% |
| 2015 | 43,846 | 125 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 44,600 | 754 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 44,413 | -187 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 44,533 | 120 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 44,357 | -176 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 44,754 | 397 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 45,660 | 906 | 2.02% |
| 2022 | 45,573 | -87 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 45,485 | -88 | -0.19% |
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Blacksburg, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Blacksburg's population increased by 3,069 (7.77%), 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, Blacksburg's population increased by 2,174 (5.11%), 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, Blacksburg's population increased by 731 (1.63%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Blacksburg's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 45,485.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blacksburg's population peaked in year 2021 at 45,660.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blacksburg's population was lowest in year 2000 at 39,511.
Blacksburg, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Blacksburg grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Blacksburg had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population grew 15.12% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Blacksburg annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.66% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Blacksburg population grew the most, with an increase of 906 people (a 2.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Blacksburg population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 310 people (a 0.72% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Blacksburg, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Blacksburg's population decreased by 175 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 87 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 88 (0.19%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Blacksburg, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Blacksburg increased by 1,980 (4.55%). The population was highest at 45,660 in the year 2021 and lowest at 43,721 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.45%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)