Fairfax city, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fairfax city increased by 3,484. In this period, the peak population was 25,144 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 | 21,660 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,963 | 303 | 1.40% |
| 2002 | 22,134 | 171 | 0.78% |
| 2003 | 22,283 | 149 | 0.67% |
| 2004 | 22,147 | -136 | -0.61% |
| 2005 | 22,065 | -82 | -0.37% |
| 2006 | 22,879 | 814 | 3.69% |
| 2007 | 23,417 | 538 | 2.35% |
| 2008 | 24,131 | 714 | 3.05% |
| 2009 | 24,719 | 588 | 2.44% |
| 2010 | 22,616 | -2,103 | -8.51% |
| 2011 | 22,467 | -149 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 22,904 | 437 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 23,241 | 337 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 23,324 | 83 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 23,247 | -77 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 23,305 | 58 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 23,274 | -31 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 23,256 | -18 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 23,294 | 38 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 24,177 | 883 | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 24,353 | 176 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 24,752 | 399 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 25,144 | 392 | 1.58% |
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Fairfax city, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fairfax city's population increased by 956 (4.41%), 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, Fairfax city's population increased by 1,561 (6.90%), 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, Fairfax city's population increased by 967 (4%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fairfax city's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,144.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fairfax city's population peaked in year 2023 at 25,144.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fairfax city's population was lowest in year 2000 at 21,660.
Fairfax city, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fairfax city grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fairfax city had an average annual population growth rate of 0.70% per year. Overall the population grew 16.08% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fairfax city annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.70% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fairfax city population grew the most, with an increase of 883 people (a 3.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Fairfax city population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,103 people (a 8.51% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fairfax city, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fairfax city's population increased by 791 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 399 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 392 (1.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fairfax city, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fairfax city increased by 1,903 (8.19%). The population was highest at 25,144 in the year 2023 and lowest at 23,247 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.80%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)