Administrative Records and the 2020 Census

The Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates: A Partnership in Population Expertise

Accurate population estimates matter. Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau help determine how more than $675 billion in federal dollars are distributed each year.

Net Migration and Population Estimates: A High-Level Overview

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released population estimates to help us gauge change in the population since the 2010 Census. Births, deaths and net migration are the main components of population change.

Methodological Improvements of Migration Estimates: Domestic and International

Relying on the 2010 Census counts as a starting point, estimates at the national, state, county, and subcounty levels are developed using current data on births, deaths, and migration.

City and Town or “Subcounty” Estimation Methodology

The U.S. Census Bureau produces estimates of the total resident population for all areas of general-purpose government on an annual basis.

State Data Centers Are Key to Accessing and Understanding Census Bureau Data

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released the national, state and county population estimates by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.

Measuring the Impact of Tourism to Local Areas

Earlier this year, the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted business data with a graphic that matched the number of car rental establishments in select U.S. cities with recent population estimates.