Fredericksburg, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fredericksburg 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, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fredericksburg'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'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'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's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,928.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fredericksburg's population peaked in year 2018 at 29,362.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fredericksburg's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,481.
Fredericksburg, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fredericksburg grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fredericksburg 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 annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.11% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Fredericksburg population grew the most, with an increase of 1,431 people (a 5.56% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Fredericksburg 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, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fredericksburg'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, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fredericksburg 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)