Municipal Population Estimates
Standard 2024 Population Estimates
The standard population estimates reflect the estimated resident population of municipalities as of July 1, 2024 living within July 1, 2024 municipal boundaries. These data also include revised July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2023 population estimates. You may access the full dataset here: 2024 Standard Population Estimates.
The following tables provide additional information about the population estimates.
Municipal Intercensal Estimates 2010-2019
These are the revised 2010 through 2019 population estimates that have been adjusted to the 2020 Census counts. These can be used to trace population change over time. Municipal Intercensal Estimates 2010 - 2019 — Opendatasoft (nc.gov)
Multi-County Municipal Estimates
July 2025 Land Area Distribution (Sq. Miles) of Municipalities Located in More than One County
July 2025 Population Distribution of Municipalities Located in More Than One County
Municipal Change, April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
Municipal Population Change, April 1 2020 to July 1, 2025
Aspects of Population Change, April 1 2020 - July 1, 2025
County Municipal and Non-Municipal Characteristics
Certified 2025 Population Estimates (published 10/1/2026)
Here are the 2025 Certified Population Estimates — Demography. These are estimates of the July 1, 2025 resident population within July 1, 2026 municipal boundaries. The certified population for unincorporated areas of counties are also included.