County Population Estimates

Standard 2021 Population Estimates

The July 1, 2021 county population estimates are also available at demography.osbm.nc.gov.  These estimates include the April 1, 2020 and April 1, 2010 Census counts (as adjusted) and the intercensal annual population estimates for July 1, 2010 through July 1, 2019. 

Certified Population Totals 2020 - 2021

Certified County Population Estimates Growth 2020 - 2021

Description and Methodology

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