Staunton, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Staunton increased by 1,967. In this period, the peak population was 25,940 in the year 2022. 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 | 23,948 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,780 | -168 | -0.70% |
| 2002 | 24,039 | 259 | 1.09% |
| 2003 | 23,434 | -605 | -2.52% |
| 2004 | 23,333 | -101 | -0.43% |
| 2005 | 23,594 | 261 | 1.12% |
| 2006 | 23,559 | -35 | -0.15% |
| 2007 | 23,969 | 410 | 1.74% |
| 2008 | 24,117 | 148 | 0.62% |
| 2009 | 24,053 | -64 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 23,738 | -315 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 24,023 | 285 | 1.20% |
| 2012 | 23,808 | -215 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 24,100 | 292 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 24,287 | 187 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 24,192 | -95 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 24,218 | 26 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 24,395 | 177 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 24,583 | 188 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 24,916 | 333 | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 25,812 | 896 | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 25,689 | -123 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 25,940 | 251 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 25,915 | -25 | -0.10% |
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Staunton, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Staunton's population decreased by 210 (0.88%), 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, Staunton's population increased by 2,074 (8.74%), 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, Staunton's population increased by 103 (0.40%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Staunton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,915.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Staunton's population peaked in year 2022 at 25,940.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Staunton's population was lowest in year 2004 at 23,333.
Staunton, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Staunton grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Staunton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population grew 8.21% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Staunton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Staunton population grew the most, with an increase of 896 people (a 3.60% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Staunton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 605 people (a 2.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Staunton, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Staunton's population increased by 226 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 251 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 25 (0.10%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Staunton, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Staunton increased by 1,815 (7.53%). The population was highest at 25,940 in the year 2022 and lowest at 24,192 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)