Population projections are estimates of the population for future dates. They are typically based on an estimated population consistent with the most recent decennial census and are produced using the cohort-component method.
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International Population Estimates and Projections
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new population estimates and projections for over 200 countries and areas through the year 2100.
U.S. Census Bureau Releases National Population Projections Reports
Today the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report on projected life expectancy from 1960 to 2060.
2019 Southern Demographic Association Annual Meeting
Researchers will present findings at the 2019 Southern Demographic Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Oct. 23-25.
Publications
Demographic Turning Points for the United States
This report highlights projected demographic changes of slower growth, considerable aging, and increased racial and ethnic diversity.
Living Longer: Historical and Projected Life Expectancy in the U.S
This report examines historical and projected life expectancy in the United States and explores differences between the native and foreign-born populations.
A Changing Nation: Population Projections
This report compares the effect of different migration assumptions across several projections scenarios with the results of the main series.
Working Papers
Historical and Projected Gains to Life Expectancy, 1960-2060
This poster examines projected life expectancy in the United States and explores differences between the native and foreign-born populations.
Assessing the “Year of Naturalization” Data in the ACS
This paper uses data from the 2011 ACS to determine the characteristics associated with naturalized citizens reporting the year they naturalized.
Language Projections: 2010 to 2020
This paper presents projections of what the population speaking a language other than English might look like in 2020.
Visualizations
Happy New Year 2019
U.S. and World Population Projections for News Years 2019.
Hispanic Population to Reach 111 Million by 2060
Projected Hispanic population 2020 to 2060
From Pyramid to Pillar: A Century of Change, Population of the U.S.
View population changes between 1960 to the projected population for 2060 in the United States.