York County, VA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of York County increased by 13,932. In this period, the peak population was 71,164 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 | 57,020 | - | - |
| 2001 | 58,133 | 1,113 | 1.95% |
| 2002 | 59,167 | 1,034 | 1.78% |
| 2003 | 59,220 | 53 | 0.09% |
| 2004 | 60,044 | 824 | 1.39% |
| 2005 | 60,699 | 655 | 1.09% |
| 2006 | 61,027 | 328 | 0.54% |
| 2007 | 61,334 | 307 | 0.50% |
| 2008 | 61,072 | -262 | -0.43% |
| 2009 | 60,834 | -238 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 65,224 | 4,390 | 7.22% |
| 2011 | 65,796 | 572 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 65,872 | 76 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 66,046 | 174 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 66,607 | 561 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 67,900 | 1,293 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 67,914 | 14 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 68,117 | 203 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 68,136 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 68,579 | 443 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 70,232 | 1,653 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 71,104 | 872 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 71,164 | 60 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 70,952 | -212 | -0.30% |
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York County, VA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, York County's population increased by 8,204 (14.39%), 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, York County's population increased by 5,008 (7.68%), 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, York County's population increased by 720 (1.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
York County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 70,952.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, York County's population peaked in year 2022 at 71,164.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, York County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 57,020.
York County, VA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of York County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, York County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.06% per year. Overall the population grew 24.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
York County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.06% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 York County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,390 people (a 7.22% year-on-year increase)..
From 2007 to 2008 York County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 262 people (a 0.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is York County, VA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, York County's population decreased by 152 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 60 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 212 (0.30%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of York County, VA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of York County increased by 4,906 (7.43%). The population was highest at 71,164 in the year 2022 and lowest at 66,607 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.72%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)