Friends of Stafford Creeks

Nonprofit organization of volunteer citizen scientists monitoring water quality, advocating sustainable land use policies and watershed protection, and promoting education and stewardship of aquatic and wildlife resources in Stafford County Virginia's Potomac River tributaries.

 

Ten-Year Rolling Average Growth Rates for Stafford County

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30,000 Map 56,000 Map
Year Population Growth Rate Population Growth Rate
1950 11,902   11,902  
1960 16,876   16,876  
1970 24,587 3.7% 24,587 3.7%
1980 40,470 4.5% 40,470 4.5%
1990 61,236 4.7% 61,236 4.7%
2000 92,446 4.2% 92,446 4.2%
2010E 136,600 4.1% 144,866 4.4%
2020E 180,000 3.4% 222,084 4.5%
2030E 237,600 2.8% 341,685 4.4%

The 30,000 map refers to either a Land Use or Zoning Map which limits development for 2008-2028 to 30,000 units. The 56,000 map refers to either a Land Use or Zoning Map which limits development for 2008-2008 to 56,000.

A sustainable growth rate is 2-3%.