America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

 Census Bureau Provides Population Estimates for Independent Evaluation of Upcoming Census Results

The tabulation of the official 2020 Census count of the U.S. population is not yet complete, but in the meantime, the U.S. Census Bureau released today an estimate of the population as of April 1, 2020 of 332.6 million.

This number was part of a range of estimates, which is explained in more detail below.

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These population numbers do not come from the 2020 Census but are the results of Demographic Analysis (DA).

They are produced using birth and death records, data on international migration and Medicare records. DA does not include any data from the 2020 Census, which relies on collecting responses from households.

Continue reading to learn more about:

• High, Middle, and Low Estimates
• Additional Data on Select Demographic Groups
• Interactive Data Visualization: Demographic Analysis Estimates for the Total Population: April 1, 2020

Press Release: Census Bureau Releases 2020 Demographic Analysis Estimates

Press Kit: 2020 Demographic Analysis Estimates Press Kit

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