Staunton, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Staunton was 25,904, a 0.98% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Staunton's population was 25,653, a decline of 0.61% compared to a population of 25,811 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Staunton, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Staunton increased by 1,956. In this period, the peak population was 25,904 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 23,948 - -
2001 23,780 -168 -0.7%
2002 24,039 259 1.09%
2003 23,434 -605 -2.52%
2004 23,333 -101 -0.43%
2005 23,594 261 1.12%
2006 23,559 -35 -0.15%
2007 23,969 410 1.74%
2008 24,117 148 0.62%
2009 24,053 -64 -0.27%
2010 23,738 -315 -1.31%
2011 24,023 285 1.2%
2012 23,808 -215 -0.89%
2013 24,100 292 1.23%
2014 24,287 187 0.78%
2015 24,192 -95 -0.39%
2016 24,218 26 0.11%
2017 24,395 177 0.73%
2018 24,583 188 0.77%
2019 24,916 333 1.35%
2020 25,811 895 3.59%
2021 25,653 -158 -0.61%
2022 25,904 251 0.98%
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Staunton, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Staunton's population decreased by 210 (0.88%), 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, Staunton's population increased by 2,073 (8.73%), 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 Staunton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Staunton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 25,904. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Staunton's population peaked in year 2022 at 25,904.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Staunton's population was lowest in year 2004 at 23,333.

Staunton, VA annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Staunton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.17% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Staunton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Staunton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.37% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 93. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Staunton's population grew the most with an increase of 895 (3.59%).

While from 2002 and 2003, Staunton's population declined the most with a negative growth of 605 (-2.52%).

Things to know

Is Staunton, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Staunton's population increased by 93 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 158 (0.61%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 251 (0.98%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Staunton increased by 1,804 (7.49%). The population was highest at 25,904 in the year 2022 and lowest at 24,100 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.85%.

References

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Staunton, 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 Staunton 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 Staunton 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 Staunton was 25,904, a 0.98% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Staunton population was 25,653, a decline of 0.61% compared to a population of 25,811 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Staunton increased by 1,956. In this period, the peak population was 25,904 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).

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