Rockbridge County, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rockbridge County was 22,593, a 0.20% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rockbridge County's population was 22,639, a decline of 0.03% compared to a population of 22,645 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rockbridge County, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rockbridge County increased by 1,790. In this period, the peak population was 22,904 in the year 2018. 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 20,803 - -
2001 20,760 -43 -0.21%
2002 20,770 10 0.05%
2003 20,873 103 0.5%
2004 21,010 137 0.66%
2005 21,238 228 1.09%
2006 21,325 87 0.41%
2007 21,514 189 0.89%
2008 21,542 28 0.13%
2009 21,352 -190 -0.88%
2010 22,348 996 4.66%
2011 22,449 101 0.45%
2012 22,384 -65 -0.29%
2013 22,337 -47 -0.21%
2014 22,443 106 0.47%
2015 22,410 -33 -0.15%
2016 22,467 57 0.25%
2017 22,736 269 1.2%
2018 22,904 168 0.74%
2019 22,774 -130 -0.57%
2020 22,645 -129 -0.57%
2021 22,639 -6 -0.03%
2022 22,593 -46 -0.2%
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Rockbridge County, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rockbridge County's population increased by 1,545 (7.43%), 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, Rockbridge County's population increased by 297 (1.33%), 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 Rockbridge County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rockbridge County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 22,593. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rockbridge County's population peaked in year 2018 at 22,904.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rockbridge County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 20,760.

Rockbridge County, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Rockbridge County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Rockbridge County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.39% per year. Overall the population grew 8.60% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rockbridge County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rockbridge County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.39% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 52. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Rockbridge County's population grew the most with an increase of 996 (4.66%).

While from 2008 and 2009, Rockbridge County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 190 (-0.88%).

Things to know

Is Rockbridge County, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rockbridge County's population decreased by 52 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 6 (0.03%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 46 (0.20%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rockbridge County increased by 256 (1.15%). The population was highest at 22,904 in the year 2018 and lowest at 22,337 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.09%.

References

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County was 22,593, a 0.20% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rockbridge County population was 22,639, a decline of 0.03% compared to a population of 22,645 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rockbridge County increased by 1,790. In this period, the peak population was 22,904 in the year 2018. 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).

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