County Population Estimates
Certified/Standard 2025 Population Estimates
The certified/standard population estimates include the resident population living in each county as of July 1, 2025. For counties, the certified and standard population estimates are the same. These data (Vintage 2025 Standard & Revised Population Estimates) include the certified/standard 2025 population estimates, the 2020 Census base and the revised population estimates for July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2025.
In addition, the full dataset found on our open data platform includes census counts and intercensal population estimates from 1970 through 2019.
Certified Population Totals 2020 - 2025
Certified County Population Estimates Growth 2020 - 2025
More detailed data on age, sex, race and Hispanic origin for historical periods can be found on our population projections page
Population Estimate and Projection Data are also available on our visualization platform at demography.osbm.nc.gov