Fredericksburg city, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fredericksburg city increased by 9,447. In this period, the peak population was 29,362 in the year 2018. 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 | 19,481 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,011 | 530 | 2.72% |
| 2002 | 20,419 | 408 | 2.04% |
| 2003 | 20,543 | 124 | 0.61% |
| 2004 | 21,411 | 868 | 4.23% |
| 2005 | 21,470 | 59 | 0.28% |
| 2006 | 22,235 | 765 | 3.56% |
| 2007 | 22,612 | 377 | 1.70% |
| 2008 | 22,939 | 327 | 1.45% |
| 2009 | 23,386 | 447 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 24,356 | 970 | 4.15% |
| 2011 | 25,759 | 1,403 | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 27,190 | 1,431 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 27,835 | 645 | 2.37% |
| 2014 | 28,276 | 441 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 28,075 | -201 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 28,469 | 394 | 1.40% |
| 2017 | 28,718 | 249 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 29,362 | 644 | 2.24% |
| 2019 | 29,254 | -108 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 27,991 | -1,263 | -4.32% |
| 2021 | 28,437 | 446 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 28,648 | 211 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 28,928 | 280 | 0.98% |
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Fredericksburg city, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fredericksburg city's population increased by 4,875 (25.02%), 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, Fredericksburg city's population increased by 3,635 (14.92%), 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, Fredericksburg city's population increased by 937 (3.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fredericksburg city's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,928.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fredericksburg city's population peaked in year 2018 at 29,362.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fredericksburg city's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,481.
Fredericksburg city, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fredericksburg city grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fredericksburg city had an average annual population growth rate of 2.11% per year. Overall the population grew 48.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fredericksburg city annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.11% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Fredericksburg city population grew the most, with an increase of 1,431 people (a 5.56% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Fredericksburg city population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,263 people (a 4.32% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fredericksburg city, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fredericksburg city's population increased by 491 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 211 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 280 (0.98%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fredericksburg city, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fredericksburg city increased by 1,093 (3.93%). The population was highest at 29,362 in the year 2018 and lowest at 27,991 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)