Lunenburg County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lunenburg County decreased by 1,041. In this period, the peak population was 13,104 in the year 2002. 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 | 13,079 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,043 | -36 | -0.28% |
| 2002 | 13,104 | 61 | 0.47% |
| 2003 | 13,062 | -42 | -0.32% |
| 2004 | 12,954 | -108 | -0.83% |
| 2005 | 13,035 | 81 | 0.63% |
| 2006 | 13,075 | 40 | 0.31% |
| 2007 | 13,031 | -44 | -0.34% |
| 2008 | 12,945 | -86 | -0.66% |
| 2009 | 12,899 | -46 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 12,909 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 12,907 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 12,639 | -268 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 12,534 | -105 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 12,480 | -54 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 12,348 | -132 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 12,340 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 12,353 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 12,257 | -96 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 12,251 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 11,947 | -304 | -2.48% |
| 2021 | 12,001 | 54 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 12,002 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 12,038 | 36 | 0.30% |
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Lunenburg County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lunenburg County's population decreased by 170 (1.30%), 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, Lunenburg County's population decreased by 962 (7.45%), 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, Lunenburg County's population increased by 91 (0.76%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lunenburg County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,038.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lunenburg County's population peaked in year 2002 at 13,104.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lunenburg County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 11,947.
Lunenburg County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lunenburg County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lunenburg County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.96% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lunenburg County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Lunenburg County population grew the most, with an increase of 81 people (a 0.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Lunenburg County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 304 people (a 2.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lunenburg County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lunenburg County's population increased by 37 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 36 (0.30%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lunenburg County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lunenburg County decreased by 496 (3.96%). The population was highest at 12,480 in the year 2014 and lowest at 11,947 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)