Municipal Population Estimates
Standard 2023 Population Estimates
The standard population estimates reflect the estimated resident population of municipalities as of July 1, 2023 living within July 1, 2023 municipal boundaries. These data also include revised July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2022 population estimates. You may access the full dataset here: 2023 Standard Population Estimates — Opendatasoft (nc.gov).
The following tables provide additional information about the population estimates.
Municipal Intercensal Estimates 2010-2019
These are the revised 2010 through 2019 population estimates that have been adjusted to the 2020 Census counts. These can be used to trace population change over time. Municipal Intercensal Estimates 2010 - 2019 — Opendatasoft (nc.gov)
Multi-County Municipal Estimates
July 2023 Land Area Distribution (Sq. Miles) of Municipalities Located in More than One County
July 2023 Population Distribution of Municipalities Located in More Than One County
Municipal Change, April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Municipal Population Change, April 1 2020 to July 1, 2023
County Municipal and Non-Municipal Characteristics
Certified 2023 Population Estimates (published 9/25/2024)
Here are the Certified Municipal Population Estimates. These are estimates of the July 1, 2023 resident population within July 1, 2024 municipal boundaries. The certified population for unincorporated areas of counties are also included.