Richmond city, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richmond city increased by 32,396. In this period, the peak population was 231,027 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 | 196,851 | - | - |
| 2001 | 197,787 | 936 | 0.48% |
| 2002 | 197,856 | 69 | 0.03% |
| 2003 | 197,718 | -138 | -0.07% |
| 2004 | 197,364 | -354 | -0.18% |
| 2005 | 197,998 | 634 | 0.32% |
| 2006 | 199,170 | 1,172 | 0.59% |
| 2007 | 200,819 | 1,649 | 0.83% |
| 2008 | 202,921 | 2,102 | 1.05% |
| 2009 | 204,371 | 1,450 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 204,375 | 4 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 206,487 | 2,112 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 210,922 | 4,435 | 2.15% |
| 2013 | 214,020 | 3,098 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 217,238 | 3,218 | 1.50% |
| 2015 | 221,084 | 3,846 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 225,669 | 4,585 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 227,620 | 1,951 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 229,621 | 2,001 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 231,027 | 1,406 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 226,936 | -4,091 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 227,140 | 204 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 228,367 | 1,227 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 229,247 | 880 | 0.39% |
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Richmond city, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Richmond city's population increased by 7,524 (3.82%), 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, Richmond city's population increased by 22,561 (11.04%), 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, Richmond city's population increased by 2,311 (1.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Richmond city's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 229,247.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richmond city's population peaked in year 2019 at 231,027.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richmond city's population was lowest in year 2000 at 196,851.
Richmond city, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Richmond city grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Richmond city had an average annual population growth rate of 0.72% per year. Overall the population grew 16.46% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Richmond city annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.72% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Richmond city population grew the most, with an increase of 4,585 people (a 2.07% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Richmond city population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,091 people (a 1.77% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Richmond city, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Richmond city's population increased by 2,107 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,227 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 880 (0.39%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Richmond city, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Richmond city increased by 15,227 (7.11%). The population was highest at 231,027 in the year 2019 and lowest at 217,238 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.69%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)