Radford city, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Radford city was 16,738, a 1.18% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Radford city's population was 16,542, an increase of 2.62% compared to a population of 16,119 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Radford city, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Radford city increased by 883. In this period, the peak population was 18,107 in the year 2019. 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 15,855 - -
2001 16,174 319 2.01%
2002 15,940 -234 -1.45%
2003 15,665 -275 -1.73%
2004 15,714 49 0.31%
2005 15,966 252 1.6%
2006 16,124 158 0.99%
2007 16,301 177 1.1%
2008 16,258 -43 -0.26%
2009 16,310 52 0.32%
2010 16,432 122 0.75%
2011 16,817 385 2.34%
2012 16,720 -97 -0.58%
2013 17,124 404 2.42%
2014 17,395 271 1.58%
2015 17,301 -94 -0.54%
2016 17,321 20 0.12%
2017 17,470 149 0.86%
2018 18,013 543 3.11%
2019 18,107 94 0.52%
2020 16,119 -1,988 -10.98%
2021 16,542 423 2.62%
2022 16,738 196 1.18%
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Radford city, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Radford city's population increased by 577 (3.64%), 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, Radford city's population decreased by 313 (1.90%), 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 Radford city's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Radford city's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 16,738. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Radford city's population peaked in year 2019 at 18,107.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Radford city's population was lowest in year 2003 at 15,665.

Radford city, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Radford city grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Radford city had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population grew 5.57% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Radford city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Radford city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.25% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 619. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2017 to 2018, Radford city's population grew the most with an increase of 543 (3.11%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Radford city's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,988 (-10.98%).

Things to know

Is Radford city, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Radford city's population increased by 619 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 423 (2.62%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 196 (1.18%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Radford city, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Radford city decreased by 386 (2.25%). The population was highest at 18,107 in the year 2019 and lowest at 16,119 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.09%.

References

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Radford city, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Radford city 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 Radford city 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 Radford city was 16,738, a 1.18% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Radford city population was 16,542, an increase of 2.62% compared to a population of 16,119 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Radford city increased by 883. In this period, the peak population was 18,107 in the year 2019. 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).

Radford city 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 Radford city is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Radford city 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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