The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2016 population estimates, which helps gauge change in the population since the 2010 Census. Read the blogs below to understand the methodology behind these releases.
Written by: Amel Toukabri, Local Government Estimates and Migration Processing
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. Read full blog on <www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/random-samplings/2017/10/net_migration_andpo.html>.
Written by: Amel Toukabri, Local Government Estimates and Migration Processing
Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau releases an updated series of its official population estimates. Relying on the 2010 Census counts as a starting point, estimates at the national, state, county, and subcounty (cities and towns) levels are developed using current data on births, deaths, and migration (also known as the components of population change). Read full blog on <www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/random-samplings/2017/10/methodological_impro.html>.
Written by: Amel Toukabri, Local Government Estimates and Migration Processing
The U.S. Census Bureau produces estimates of the total resident population for all areas of general-purpose government on an annual basis. These subcounty areas consist of both incorporated places, such as cities, boroughs, and villages; and minor civil divisions such as towns and townships. Read full blog on <www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/random-samplings/2017/10/city_and_town_orsu.html>.