Data Gem: Are We Growing or Slowing? How to Access Population Estimates for Cities and Towns

Discover population trends for your city or town from our population estimates.

Whether you are interested in calculating population trends and changes in your town or researching an area to relocate to, this Data Gem will show you how to find data from our Population Estimates Program for cities and towns. We'll also show you how to use Excel to download population tables and calculate the population percentage change between years. Watch Data Gems is a series of short videos available for data users who are looking for an easy and quick way to enhance their knowledge of Census Bureau data and concepts. If you have comments and ideas for future Data Gems, send an email to census.academy@census.gov. If you enjoy our Data Gems, give us a shout-out on social media using the hashtag #CensusAcademy.  Share This About Census Academy Let us show you how to find and use Census Bureau data for your everyday uses, including informing your business plan, supporting grant proposals and research projects, developing apps, urban development planning and services, and much more! Whether you're looking for economic or demographic data, we can teach you how to get what you need for your various projects. To request free workshops and trainings for your organization, send us an e-mail at census.askdata@census.gov.

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