Waynesboro city, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Waynesboro city was 22,808, a 0.94% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Waynesboro city's population was 22,596, an increase of 1.44% compared to a population of 22,276 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Waynesboro city, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Waynesboro city increased by 3,129. In this period, the peak population was 22,808 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 19,679 - -
2001 19,910 231 1.17%
2002 20,328 418 2.1%
2003 20,634 306 1.51%
2004 20,976 342 1.66%
2005 21,315 339 1.62%
2006 21,666 351 1.65%
2007 21,837 171 0.79%
2008 22,170 333 1.52%
2009 22,390 220 0.99%
2010 20,989 -1,401 -6.26%
2011 21,099 110 0.52%
2012 21,065 -34 -0.16%
2013 21,164 99 0.47%
2014 21,303 139 0.66%
2015 21,543 240 1.13%
2016 21,759 216 1%
2017 22,196 437 2.01%
2018 22,390 194 0.87%
2019 22,416 26 0.12%
2020 22,276 -140 -0.62%
2021 22,596 320 1.44%
2022 22,808 212 0.94%
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Waynesboro city, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Waynesboro city's population increased by 1,310 (6.66%), 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, Waynesboro city's population increased by 1,287 (6.13%), 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 Waynesboro city's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Waynesboro city's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 22,808. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Waynesboro city's population peaked in year 2022 at 22,808.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Waynesboro city's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,679.

Waynesboro city, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Waynesboro city grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Waynesboro city had an average annual population growth rate of 0.72% per year. Overall the population grew 15.90% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Waynesboro city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Waynesboro city's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.72% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 532. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2016 to 2017, Waynesboro city's population grew the most with an increase of 437 (2.01%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Waynesboro city's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,401 (-6.26%).

Things to know

Is Waynesboro city, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Waynesboro city's population increased by 532 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 320 (1.44%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 212 (0.94%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Waynesboro city increased by 1,644 (7.77%). The population was highest at 22,808 in the year 2022 and lowest at 21,164 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.80%.

References

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Waynesboro city, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro city was 22,808, a 0.94% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Waynesboro city population was 22,596, an increase of 1.44% compared to a population of 22,276 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Waynesboro city increased by 3,129. In this period, the peak population was 22,808 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).

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