Anacortes, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Anacortes was 18,003, a 0.75% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Anacortes's population was 17,869, an increase of 1.07% compared to a population of 17,680 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Anacortes, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Anacortes increased by 3,414. In this period, the peak population was 18,003 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 14,589 - -
2001 14,866 277 1.9%
2002 15,085 219 1.47%
2003 15,348 263 1.74%
2004 15,626 278 1.81%
2005 15,995 369 2.36%
2006 16,506 511 3.19%
2007 16,713 207 1.25%
2008 16,902 189 1.13%
2009 17,017 115 0.68%
2010 15,763 -1,254 -7.37%
2011 15,852 89 0.56%
2012 15,877 25 0.16%
2013 15,955 78 0.49%
2014 16,189 234 1.47%
2015 16,392 203 1.25%
2016 16,664 272 1.66%
2017 16,988 324 1.94%
2018 17,231 243 1.43%
2019 17,525 294 1.71%
2020 17,680 155 0.88%
2021 17,869 189 1.07%
2022 18,003 134 0.75%
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Anacortes, WA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Anacortes's population increased by 1,174 (8.05%), 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, Anacortes's population increased by 1,917 (12.16%), 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 Anacortes's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Anacortes's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 18,003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Anacortes's population peaked in year 2022 at 18,003.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Anacortes's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,589.

Anacortes, WA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Anacortes grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Anacortes had an average annual population growth rate of 1.06% per year. Overall the population grew 23.40% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Anacortes's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Anacortes's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.06% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 323. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Anacortes's population grew the most with an increase of 511 (3.19%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Anacortes's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,254 (-7.37%).

Things to know

Is Anacortes, WA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Anacortes's population increased by 323 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 189 (1.07%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 134 (0.75%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Anacortes, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Anacortes increased by 2,048 (12.84%). The population was highest at 18,003 in the year 2022 and lowest at 15,955 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.27%.

References

Datasets

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Anacortes, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Anacortes 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 Anacortes 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 Anacortes was 18,003, a 0.75% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Anacortes population was 17,869, an increase of 1.07% compared to a population of 17,680 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Anacortes increased by 3,414. In this period, the peak population was 18,003 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Anacortes 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 Anacortes is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Anacortes 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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Margin of Error

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