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County/State Population Projections

This data source estimates the future populations at the state and county levels based on the historical and current rates of fertility and mortality as well as migration patterns. The estimated data are available to 2050 and stratified by age, sex, and race/ethnicity to track the changes in age distribution, racial and ethnic diversity, etc. It provides valuable information on the potential growth or decline in population and informs decision-makers to plan and invest in future healthcare and education infrastructure, workforce development, and resource allocation. Available formats of the data sources are tables, maps, and downloadable documents.

This data tool can be used to track demographic trends, which informs decision-makers to plan and invest the future infrastructure and anticipate how the changes may impact the economic and social outcomes.