County Population Estimates
Certified/Standard 2024 Population Estimates
The certified/standard population estimates include the resident population living in each county as of July 1, 2024. For counties, the certified and standard population estimates are the same. These data (Vintage 2024 Standard & Revised Population Estimates) include the certified/standard 2024 population estimates, the 2020 Census base and the revised population estimates for July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2023.
In addition, the full dataset found on our open data platform includes census counts and intecensal population estimates from 1970 through 2019.
Certified Population Totals 2020 - 2024
Certified County Population Estimates Growth 2020 - 2024
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