Rockbridge County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rockbridge County increased by 1,555. In this period, the peak population was 22,904 in the year 2018. 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 | 20,803 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,760 | -43 | -0.21% |
| 2002 | 20,770 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2003 | 20,873 | 103 | 0.50% |
| 2004 | 21,010 | 137 | 0.66% |
| 2005 | 21,238 | 228 | 1.09% |
| 2006 | 21,325 | 87 | 0.41% |
| 2007 | 21,514 | 189 | 0.89% |
| 2008 | 21,542 | 28 | 0.13% |
| 2009 | 21,352 | -190 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 22,348 | 996 | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 22,449 | 101 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 22,384 | -65 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 22,337 | -47 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 22,443 | 106 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 22,410 | -33 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 22,467 | 57 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 22,736 | 269 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 22,904 | 168 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 22,774 | -130 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 22,650 | -124 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 22,638 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 22,568 | -70 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 22,358 | -210 | -0.93% |
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Rockbridge County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rockbridge County's population increased by 1,545 (7.43%), 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, Rockbridge County's population increased by 302 (1.35%), 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, Rockbridge County's population decreased by 292 (1.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rockbridge County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 22,358.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rockbridge County's population peaked in year 2018 at 22,904.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rockbridge County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 20,760.
Rockbridge County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rockbridge County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rockbridge County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rockbridge County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.32% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rockbridge County population grew the most, with an increase of 996 people (a 4.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Rockbridge County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 210 people (a 0.93% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rockbridge County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rockbridge County's population decreased by 280 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 70 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 210 (0.93%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rockbridge County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rockbridge County increased by 21 (0.09%). The population was highest at 22,904 in the year 2018 and lowest at 22,358 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)