Population and Housing Unit Estimates Glossary

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Population and Housing Unit Estimates Glossary

This Population Estimates Glossary (aka “Pop Estimates”) lists population estimates terminology in the main Census Bureau Glossary plus additional terms and definitions used in population estimates data not included there.

  1. Base Population
  2. Births
  3. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population
  4. Civilian Population
  5. Components of Population Change
  6. Deaths
  7. Demographic Analysis
  8. FIPS Class Code
  9. Group Quarters Population
  10. Household Population
  11. Intercensal Estimates
  12. Median Age
  13. Natural Increase
  14. Net Domestic Migration
  15. Net International Migration
  16. Net Migration
  17. Numeric Population Change
  18. Percent Population Change
  19. Population Estimates
  20. Population Projections
  21. Postcensal Estimates
  22. Resident Population
  23. Residual

Additional Terms and Definitions

For specific definitions please see below.

Page Last Revised - September 14, 2026