Northumberland County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Northumberland County increased by 157. In this period, the peak population was 13,054 in the year 2008. 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 | 12,234 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,315 | 81 | 0.66% |
| 2002 | 12,598 | 283 | 2.30% |
| 2003 | 12,761 | 163 | 1.29% |
| 2004 | 12,773 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2005 | 12,856 | 83 | 0.65% |
| 2006 | 12,849 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2007 | 12,955 | 106 | 0.82% |
| 2008 | 13,054 | 99 | 0.76% |
| 2009 | 12,998 | -56 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 12,356 | -642 | -4.94% |
| 2011 | 12,452 | 96 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 12,421 | -31 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 12,298 | -123 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 12,256 | -42 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 12,243 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 12,174 | -69 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 12,270 | 96 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 12,172 | -98 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 12,069 | -103 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 11,841 | -228 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 12,052 | 211 | 1.78% |
| 2022 | 12,278 | 226 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 12,391 | 113 | 0.92% |
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Northumberland County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Northumberland County's population increased by 122 (1%), 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, Northumberland County's population decreased by 515 (4.17%), 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, Northumberland County's population increased by 550 (4.64%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Northumberland County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,391.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Northumberland County's population peaked in year 2008 at 13,054.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Northumberland County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 11,841.
Northumberland County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Northumberland County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Northumberland County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.06% per year. Overall the population grew 1.28% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Northumberland County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.06% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Northumberland County population grew the most, with an increase of 283 people (a 2.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Northumberland County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 642 people (a 4.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Northumberland County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Northumberland County's population increased by 339 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 226 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 113 (0.92%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Northumberland County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Northumberland County increased by 93 (0.76%). The population was highest at 12,391 in the year 2023 and lowest at 11,841 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)