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Census Bureau Releases First Population Estimates of 2001

by:  Krista R. Shinkle, Economist

Each year, the Census Bureau reports population estimates based on the most recent decennial census. The population estimates for July 1, 2001, were released on December 28, 2001. These estimates are the first to use the Census 2000 data as the base.

The Table shows that the nation’s population has grown from an estimated 281.4 million on April 1, 2000, the reference date for Census 2000, to 284.8 million on July 1, 2001. The largest percentage increases were seen in Nevada and Arizona with 5.1 and 3.3 percent, respectively. The largest population decrease occurred in North Dakota (-1.2%). Wyoming’s population increased from 493,782 to 494,423 or 0.1 percent.

For more information, visit the Census Bureau at < http://www.census.gov/>.

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