Data Spotlight - Total Population, By City and County, 2024

Census Methodology

METHODOLOGY FOR THE SUBCOUNTY TOTAL RESIDENT POPULATION ESTIMATES (VINTAGE 2024):

APRIL 1, 2020 TO JULY 1, 20240F1
OVERVIEW


The Population Estimates Program (PEP) at the U.S. Census Bureau produces estimates of total resident population for all areas of general-purpose government on an annual basis. The subcounty areas consist of both incorporated places (such as cities, boroughs, and villages) and minor civil divisions (such as towns and townships).

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Step 1 - Producing an Uncontrolled Subcounty Household Population Estimate...

Step 2 - Producing a Controlled Subcounty Household Population Estimate...

Step 3 – Estimating the Group Quarters Population...

Step 4 – Producing the Final Subcounty Population Estimate

See full details here - https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/technical-documentation/methodology/2020-2024/2024-subco-meth.pdf

City and Town Population Totals: 2024

County Population Totals: 2024


Sources

City Population Totals

County Population Totals

Methodology (PDF)