Portsmouth city, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Portsmouth city was 97,029, a 0.62% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Portsmouth city's population was 97,638, a decline of 0.32% compared to a population of 97,954 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Portsmouth city, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Portsmouth city decreased by 3,466. In this period, the peak population was 102,237 in the year 2006. 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 100,495 - -
2001 99,879 -616 -0.61%
2002 99,509 -370 -0.37%
2003 98,839 -670 -0.67%
2004 99,517 678 0.69%
2005 100,567 1,050 1.06%
2006 102,237 1,670 1.66%
2007 101,202 -1,035 -1.01%
2008 99,469 -1,733 -1.71%
2009 99,341 -128 -0.13%
2010 95,457 -3,884 -3.91%
2011 95,767 310 0.32%
2012 96,516 749 0.78%
2013 96,123 -393 -0.41%
2014 95,886 -237 -0.25%
2015 96,407 521 0.54%
2016 95,287 -1,120 -1.16%
2017 94,964 -323 -0.34%
2018 94,879 -85 -0.09%
2019 94,582 -297 -0.31%
2020 97,954 3,372 3.57%
2021 97,638 -316 -0.32%
2022 97,029 -609 -0.62%
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Portsmouth city, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Portsmouth city's population decreased by 5,038 (5.01%), 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, Portsmouth city's population increased by 2,497 (2.62%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Portsmouth city's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Portsmouth city's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 97,029. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Portsmouth city's population peaked in year 2006 at 102,237.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Portsmouth city's population was lowest in year 2019 at 94,582.

Portsmouth city, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Portsmouth city grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Portsmouth city had an average annual population growth rate of -0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.45% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Portsmouth city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Portsmouth city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.16% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 925. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Portsmouth city's population grew the most with an increase of 3,372 (3.57%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Portsmouth city's population declined the most with a negative growth of 3,884 (-3.91%).

Things to know

Is Portsmouth city, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Portsmouth city's population decreased by 925 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 316 (0.32%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 609 (0.62%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Portsmouth city, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Portsmouth city increased by 906 (0.94%). The population was highest at 97,954 in the year 2020 and lowest at 94,582 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.06%.

References

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Portsmouth city, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Portsmouth city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Portsmouth city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Portsmouth city was 97,029, a 0.62% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Portsmouth city population was 97,638, a decline of 0.32% compared to a population of 97,954 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Portsmouth city decreased by 3,466. In this period, the peak population was 102,237 in the year 2006. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Portsmouth city population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Portsmouth city is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Portsmouth city population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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