Washington County, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Washington County was 53,958, a 0.31% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washington County's population was 53,793, a decline of 0.18% compared to a population of 53,889 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Washington County, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Washington County increased by 2,743. In this period, the peak population was 55,110 in the year 2012. 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 51,215 - -
2001 51,308 93 0.18%
2002 51,418 110 0.21%
2003 51,532 114 0.22%
2004 51,829 297 0.58%
2005 52,233 404 0.78%
2006 52,404 171 0.33%
2007 53,084 680 1.3%
2008 53,210 126 0.24%
2009 53,273 63 0.12%
2010 54,966 1,693 3.18%
2011 54,839 -127 -0.23%
2012 55,110 271 0.49%
2013 54,800 -310 -0.56%
2014 54,630 -170 -0.31%
2015 54,309 -321 -0.59%
2016 54,178 -131 -0.24%
2017 54,202 24 0.04%
2018 54,100 -102 -0.19%
2019 53,852 -248 -0.46%
2020 53,889 37 0.07%
2021 53,793 -96 -0.18%
2022 53,958 165 0.31%
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Washington County, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Washington County's population increased by 3,751 (7.32%), 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, Washington County's population decreased by 1,077 (1.96%), 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 Washington County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Washington County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 53,958. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Washington County's population peaked in year 2012 at 55,110.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Washington County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 51,215.

Washington County, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Washington County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Washington County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.36% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Washington County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Washington County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.24% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 69. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Washington County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,693 (3.18%).

While from 2014 and 2015, Washington County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 321 (-0.59%).

Things to know

Is Washington County, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington County's population increased by 69 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 96 (0.18%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 165 (0.31%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Washington County decreased by 842 (1.54%). The population was highest at 54,800 in the year 2013 and lowest at 53,793 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.21%.

References

Datasets

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County was 53,958, a 0.31% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washington County population was 53,793, a decline of 0.18% compared to a population of 53,889 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Washington County increased by 2,743. In this period, the peak population was 55,110 in the year 2012. 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).

Washington 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 Washington County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Washington 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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Margin of Error

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