Clarke County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clarke County increased by 2,804. In this period, the peak population was 15,466 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 | 12,662 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,918 | 256 | 2.02% |
| 2002 | 13,066 | 148 | 1.15% |
| 2003 | 13,289 | 223 | 1.71% |
| 2004 | 13,662 | 373 | 2.81% |
| 2005 | 14,034 | 372 | 2.72% |
| 2006 | 14,312 | 278 | 1.98% |
| 2007 | 14,401 | 89 | 0.62% |
| 2008 | 14,594 | 193 | 1.34% |
| 2009 | 14,574 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 14,018 | -556 | -3.82% |
| 2011 | 14,197 | 179 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 14,255 | 58 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 14,264 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 14,329 | 65 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 14,252 | -77 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 14,309 | 57 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 14,468 | 159 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 14,517 | 49 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 14,576 | 59 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 14,814 | 238 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 14,940 | 126 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 15,331 | 391 | 2.62% |
| 2023 | 15,466 | 135 | 0.88% |
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Clarke County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clarke County's population increased by 1,356 (10.71%), 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, Clarke County's population increased by 796 (5.68%), 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, Clarke County's population increased by 652 (4.40%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clarke County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,466.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clarke County's population peaked in year 2023 at 15,466.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clarke County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 12,662.
Clarke County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clarke County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clarke County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.96% per year. Overall the population grew 22.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clarke County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.96% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Clarke County population grew the most, with an increase of 391 people (a 2.62% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Clarke County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 556 people (a 3.82% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clarke County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clarke County's population increased by 526 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 391 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 135 (0.88%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clarke County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clarke County increased by 1,202 (8.43%). The population was highest at 15,466 in the year 2023 and lowest at 14,252 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.82%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)