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Population
The Census estimate refers to 2025-07-01. Population estimates are statistical estimates and can be revised when Census publishes a new vintage; they are not a live headcount.
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Reporting period: 2025-07-01
Changes when a new source observation is loaded.
Use Census resident population, both sexes, all ages, July 1 estimate, from the latest published national age/sex vintage.
Statistical population estimate, not a live headcount. A new vintage can revise earlier years. File vintage and observation date are distinct from publication and retrieval dates.
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How this number works
Use Census resident population, both sexes, all ages, July 1 estimate, from the latest published national age/sex vintage.
Statistical population estimate, not a live headcount. A new vintage can revise earlier years. File vintage and observation date are distinct from publication and retrieval dates.
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U.S. resident population
- Period
- 2025-07-01
- Source release date
- Not supplied
- Version
- Official source import · 2025-07-01
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-26T15:30:31.848Z