Data: U.S. Census Bureau ; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios
The Richmond area continues to be the fastest-growing part of Virginia, per an Axios analysis of the latest census data.
Why it matters: This zoomed-in view offers a close look at population change within the commonwealth.
By the numbers : New Kent County topped Virginia’s growth (adding 14.4% people in 2019-2023 compared to 2014-2018), followed by Goochland, which took the No. 2 spot for the fastest-growing county in the state (+13.9%), according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019-2023 five-year American Community Survey.
- That translates into just over 3,000 people who moved into New Kent in that period and just over 3,100 into Goochland.
Zoom in: In the metro area, Chesterfield came in highest on the statewide list, ranking at No. 10 for population growth, adding just over 32,000 new residents to the county in that four-year period, or +9.5%.
- Hanover ranked at No. 17, with 6.9% growth.
- Henrico, No. 52 (+2.7%)
- Richmond city, No. 62 (+1.7%)
Of note: Around 50 localities in Virginia, nearly all in Southwest Virginia, lost population between 2019 and 2023…