Lynchburg, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lynchburg increased by 14,202. In this period, the peak population was 81,753 in the year 2019. 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 | 65,333 | - | - |
| 2001 | 64,936 | -397 | -0.61% |
| 2002 | 65,187 | 251 | 0.39% |
| 2003 | 66,355 | 1,168 | 1.79% |
| 2004 | 66,818 | 463 | 0.70% |
| 2005 | 68,484 | 1,666 | 2.49% |
| 2006 | 70,530 | 2,046 | 2.99% |
| 2007 | 72,379 | 1,849 | 2.62% |
| 2008 | 73,425 | 1,046 | 1.45% |
| 2009 | 74,440 | 1,015 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 75,553 | 1,113 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 76,614 | 1,061 | 1.40% |
| 2012 | 77,326 | 712 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 78,015 | 689 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 78,242 | 227 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 79,263 | 1,021 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 79,871 | 608 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 80,567 | 696 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 81,096 | 529 | 0.66% |
| 2019 | 81,753 | 657 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 78,979 | -2,774 | -3.39% |
| 2021 | 79,114 | 135 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 79,228 | 114 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 79,535 | 307 | 0.39% |
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Lynchburg, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lynchburg's population increased by 10,220 (15.64%), 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, Lynchburg's population increased by 3,426 (4.53%), 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, Lynchburg's population increased by 556 (0.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lynchburg's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 79,535.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lynchburg's population peaked in year 2019 at 81,753.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lynchburg's population was lowest in year 2001 at 64,936.
Lynchburg, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lynchburg grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lynchburg had an average annual population growth rate of 0.95% per year. Overall the population grew 21.74% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lynchburg annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.95% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Lynchburg population grew the most, with an increase of 2,046 people (a 2.99% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Lynchburg population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,774 people (a 3.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lynchburg, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lynchburg's population increased by 421 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 114 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 307 (0.39%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lynchburg, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lynchburg increased by 1,520 (1.95%). The population was highest at 81,753 in the year 2019 and lowest at 78,242 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)