Whats the difference between population projections and estimates?
Population estimates are generated for current and past years based on numerous factors including births, deaths, school enrollment, voter registration, vehicle registration, and housing unit data. Population projections (currently 2006 & beyond) are generated for future years based on fertility, mortality and migration trends. Once released, population estimates are unlikely to change; projections for Texas, howver, are updated biennially as more accurate data become available. See information at the Texas State Data Center (external site) for details.
Population estimates are generated for current and past years based on numerous factors including births, deaths, school enrollment, voter registration, vehicle registration, and housing unit data. Population projections (currently 2008 & beyond) are generated for future years based on fertility, mortality and migration trends. Once released, population estimates are unlikely to change; projections for Texas, however, are updated biennially as more accurate data become available. See information at the Texas State Data Center (external site) for details.
