Posts tagged population estimates
Known Errors in the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022 Population Estimates: Guidance for Data Users

Connecticut’s Department of Public Health (DPH) has determined that the Census Bureau’s vintage 2022 population estimates are artificially high for certain Connecticut towns in 2021 and 2022 due to pandemic-related issues with the counts of residents in group quarters facilities.

This blog post:

  1. discusses what happened;

  2. explains the impact on population estimates for specific towns, planning regions and the state;

  3. delineates which population estimates the state will be using for official purposes; and

  4. provides some recommendations for data users on which version of the population estimates to use, and where to find these estimates.

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Census & ACS, Demographics & Population, Town & RegionalCynthia Willnerpopulation estimates
Unveiling the U.S. Census Bureau's Methodology for Annual Population Estimates

Accurate population estimates are vital for informed decision-making and planning for the future. The U.S. Census Bureau produces annual population estimates that provide valuable population insights. This blog post explores the methodology utilized by the Census Bureau to produce these estimates, highlighting the data sources, statistical techniques, and considerations on when to use them.

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Census & ACS, Demographics & PopulationJeff Borofskycensus, population estimates
Overview of the four sources of population data

Accurate and reliable population data is essential as we strive to understand our communities and plan for the future. From determining congressional districts to allocating resources for schools and healthcare, population data drives decision-making at all levels of government and beyond.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at four commonly used sources of population data: the Decennial Census, American Community Survey (ACS), Population Estimate Program (PEP), and Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) Population Estimates. Continue reading to learn more about these sources.

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Census & ACS, Demographics & PopulationJeff Borofskypopulation estimates
U.S. Census Bureau Release Vintage 2022 Population Estimates by Towns and Cities

The United States Census Bureau’s Population Estimate Program released its Vintage 2022 population estimates for towns in Connecticut for July 1, 2022. Bridgeport remains in the top spot, with the highest population at 148,377 people (an increase of 0.14%), but Mansfield’s population data showed the largest increase. Click to explore more.

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Demographics & PopulationJeff Borofskypopulation estimates
Census Bureau Releases First Population Estimates for Connecticut’s “County-Equivalent” Planning Regions

Today, the Census Bureau released the first postcensal population estimates for Connecticut’s nine planning regions. These nine planning regions are the new county-equivalent geographic units that the Census Bureau will be using for Connecticut (see our earlier blog post on this topic). This is the first Census Bureau data product to be released using Connecticut’s new county-equivalent geographic units.

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Census & ACS, Demographics & Population, Migration, Town & RegionalCynthia Willnerpopulation estimates
CTData Conference Recap: Population Estimates & Updates

Each year, the Census Bureau produces population estimates for each state and county that are different than the ACS t-year survey that many of us are used to. These are called Population Estimates, and these are the official measures of population & housing units between decennial censuses. In this conference session, you will learn about the methodology that undergirds these annual data and learn about the ways you can access the data through the US Census Bureau.

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CTData News, Census & ACSSarah Eisele-Dyrlicensus, ctdata conference 2022, population estimates