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This article is an updated version of one of the most popular features on PRB’s website, estimating the number of people who have ever been born.

PRB’s preview of results from the upcoming 2020 Census shows a rapidly changing U.S. population and looks at key trends that will shape the nation in 2020 and beyond.

By law, the U.S. government is required to count the number of people living in the United States every 10 years. Getting an accurate count is important because census numbers impact daily life in the United States in many ways

The use of family planning methods has increased substantially across countries, but a significant share of women still experience unmet need. PRB’s 2019 Family Planning Data Sheet has new interactive companion.

The current growth of the population ages 65 and older is unprecedented in U.S. history bringing both challenges and opportunities to the economy, infrastructure, and institutions.

By understanding who was omitted in the 2010 Census, community leaders, advocates, and others can better target geographic areas and population subgroups for get-out-the-count efforts.