Arlington County, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Arlington County was 234,000, a 0.18% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Arlington County's population was 233,574, a decline of 2.19% compared to a population of 238,799 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Arlington County, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Arlington County increased by 44,641. In this period, the peak population was 238,799 in the year 2020. 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 189,359 - -
2001 191,232 1,873 0.99%
2002 191,655 423 0.22%
2003 190,876 -779 -0.41%
2004 190,606 -270 -0.14%
2005 191,043 437 0.23%
2006 192,013 970 0.51%
2007 195,192 3,179 1.66%
2008 201,412 6,220 3.19%
2009 208,444 7,032 3.49%
2010 209,319 875 0.42%
2011 216,078 6,759 3.23%
2012 221,614 5,536 2.56%
2013 225,120 3,506 1.58%
2014 226,274 1,154 0.51%
2015 228,887 2,613 1.15%
2016 231,805 2,918 1.27%
2017 235,193 3,388 1.46%
2018 236,662 1,469 0.62%
2019 238,392 1,730 0.73%
2020 238,799 407 0.17%
2021 233,574 -5,225 -2.19%
2022 234,000 426 0.18%
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Arlington County, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Arlington County's population increased by 19,960 (10.54%), 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, Arlington County's population increased by 29,480 (14.08%), 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 Arlington County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Arlington County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 234,000. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Arlington County's population peaked in year 2020 at 238,799.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Arlington County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 189,359.

Arlington County, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Arlington County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Arlington County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.07% per year. Overall the population grew 23.57% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Arlington County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Arlington County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.07% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 4,799. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2008 to 2009, Arlington County's population grew the most with an increase of 7,032 (3.49%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Arlington County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 5,225 (-2.19%).

Things to know

Is Arlington County, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Arlington County's population decreased by 4,799 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 5,225 (2.19%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 426 (0.18%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Arlington County increased by 8,880 (3.94%). The population was highest at 238,799 in the year 2020 and lowest at 225,120 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.55%.

References

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington County was 234,000, a 0.18% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Arlington County population was 233,574, a decline of 2.19% compared to a population of 238,799 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Arlington County increased by 44,641. In this period, the peak population was 238,799 in the year 2020. 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).

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