Population and Housing Unit Estimates

Population and Housing Unit Estimates Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) produces estimates of the population for the United States, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, cities, towns, as well as for Puerto Rico and its municipios. Featured sections include: Population and Housing Unit Estimates Tables - Statistics displayed in columns and rows, available in XLSX or CSV format. Schedule - The annual population and housing unit estimates are released on a flow basis throughout the year. Demographic Analysis - A technique used to develop an understanding of the age, sex, and racial composition of a population and how it has changed over time. Modified Race Data - The race categories from each Census are reconciled with those that appear in administrative records. Recent press releases include: - June 25, 2026: All Age Groups Growing in the South, Driven by Outlying Counties - June 9, 2026: Census Bureau to Embargo New Demographic Population Estimates Blog posts cover topics such as population estimates showing decline in net international migration (January 27, 2026), annual updates to data and methodology (January 15, 2026), and understanding 2024 American Community Survey estimates (September 11, 2025). Visualizations available include county population by age groups and population growth trends by county type.