Pittsylvania County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pittsylvania County decreased by 2,208. In this period, the peak population was 63,591 in the year 2010. 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 | 61,779 | - | - |
| 2001 | 61,769 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2002 | 61,490 | -279 | -0.45% |
| 2003 | 61,402 | -88 | -0.14% |
| 2004 | 61,340 | -62 | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 61,294 | -46 | -0.07% |
| 2006 | 61,171 | -123 | -0.20% |
| 2007 | 61,248 | 77 | 0.13% |
| 2008 | 61,956 | 708 | 1.16% |
| 2009 | 61,663 | -293 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 63,591 | 1,928 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 63,269 | -322 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 62,900 | -369 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 62,566 | -334 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 62,386 | -180 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 62,027 | -359 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 61,744 | -283 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 61,334 | -410 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 60,938 | -396 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 60,470 | -468 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 60,367 | -103 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 60,038 | -329 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 59,824 | -214 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 59,571 | -253 | -0.42% |
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Pittsylvania County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pittsylvania County's population increased by 1,812 (2.93%), 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, Pittsylvania County's population decreased by 3,224 (5.07%), 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, Pittsylvania County's population decreased by 796 (1.32%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pittsylvania County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 59,571.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pittsylvania County's population peaked in year 2010 at 63,591.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pittsylvania County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 59,571.
Pittsylvania County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pittsylvania County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pittsylvania County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pittsylvania County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Pittsylvania County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,928 people (a 3.13% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Pittsylvania County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 468 people (a 0.77% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pittsylvania County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pittsylvania County's population decreased by 467 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 214 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 253 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pittsylvania County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pittsylvania County decreased by 2,995 (4.79%). The population was highest at 62,386 in the year 2014 and lowest at 59,571 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)