Cape Charles, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cape Charles was 1,201, a 2.39% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cape Charles's population was 1,173, a decline of 0.51% compared to a population of 1,179 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cape Charles, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cape Charles increased by 77. In this period, the peak population was 1,468 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 1,124 - -
2001 1,108 -16 -1.42%
2002 1,102 -6 -0.54%
2003 1,101 -1 -0.09%
2004 1,170 69 6.27%
2005 1,396 226 19.32%
2006 1,447 51 3.65%
2007 1,466 19 1.31%
2008 1,468 2 0.14%
2009 1,465 -3 -0.2%
2010 1,011 -454 -30.99%
2011 1,016 5 0.49%
2012 993 -23 -2.26%
2013 976 -17 -1.71%
2014 980 4 0.41%
2015 1,004 24 2.45%
2016 1,022 18 1.79%
2017 1,012 -10 -0.98%
2018 1,008 -4 -0.4%
2019 1,027 19 1.88%
2020 1,179 152 14.8%
2021 1,173 -6 -0.51%
2022 1,201 28 2.39%
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Cape Charles, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cape Charles's population decreased by 113 (10.05%), 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, Cape Charles's population increased by 168 (16.62%), 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 Cape Charles's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cape Charles's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 1,201. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cape Charles's population peaked in year 2008 at 1,468.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cape Charles's population was lowest in year 2013 at 976.

Cape Charles, VA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Cape Charles had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population grew 6.85% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cape Charles's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cape Charles's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.31% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 22. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2004 to 2005, Cape Charles's population grew the most with an increase of 226 (19.32%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Cape Charles's population declined the most with a negative growth of 454 (-30.99%).

Things to know

Is Cape Charles, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cape Charles's population increased by 22 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 6 (0.51%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 28 (2.39%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cape Charles, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cape Charles increased by 225 (23.05%). The population was highest at 1,201 in the year 2022 and lowest at 976 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.01%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Cape Charles, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles was 1,201, a 2.39% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cape Charles population was 1,173, a decline of 0.51% compared to a population of 1,179 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cape Charles increased by 77. In this period, the peak population was 1,468 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).

Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cape Charles 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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