Amherst County, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Amherst County was 31,589, a 0.63% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Amherst County's population was 31,391, an increase of 0.26% compared to a population of 31,309 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Amherst County, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Amherst County decreased by 294. In this period, the peak population was 32,663 in the year 2008. 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 31,883 - -
2001 32,015 132 0.41%
2002 31,828 -187 -0.58%
2003 31,867 39 0.12%
2004 31,852 -15 -0.05%
2005 32,044 192 0.6%
2006 32,201 157 0.49%
2007 32,342 141 0.44%
2008 32,663 321 0.99%
2009 32,605 -58 -0.18%
2010 32,389 -216 -0.66%
2011 32,160 -229 -0.71%
2012 32,640 480 1.49%
2013 32,331 -309 -0.95%
2014 32,174 -157 -0.49%
2015 31,855 -319 -0.99%
2016 31,903 48 0.15%
2017 31,893 -10 -0.03%
2018 31,771 -122 -0.38%
2019 31,678 -93 -0.29%
2020 31,309 -369 -1.16%
2021 31,391 82 0.26%
2022 31,589 198 0.63%
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Amherst County, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Amherst County's population increased by 506 (1.59%), 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, Amherst County's population decreased by 1,080 (3.33%), 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 Amherst County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Amherst County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 31,589. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Amherst County's population peaked in year 2008 at 32,663.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Amherst County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 31,309.

Amherst County, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Amherst County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Amherst County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.04% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.92% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Amherst County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Amherst County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.04% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 280. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2011 to 2012, Amherst County's population grew the most with an increase of 480 (1.49%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Amherst County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 369 (-1.16%).

Things to know

Is Amherst County, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Amherst County's population increased by 280 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 82 (0.26%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 198 (0.63%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Amherst County, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Amherst County decreased by 742 (2.30%). The population was highest at 32,331 in the year 2013 and lowest at 31,309 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.33%.

References

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Amherst County, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Amherst County 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 Amherst County 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 Amherst County was 31,589, a 0.63% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Amherst County population was 31,391, an increase of 0.26% compared to a population of 31,309 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Amherst County decreased by 294. In this period, the peak population was 32,663 in the year 2008. 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).

Amherst County 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 Amherst County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Amherst County 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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