Population analysis

What is accurate about Pennsylvania population data?

• A population estimate is the same as a decennial census count in method and reference date.
• Population estimates between censuses rely on demographic estimation rather than a complete enumeration.
• Statewide population growth means every local community must also be growing.
• Population density is uniform across Pennsylvania.

How should Pennsylvania population data be understood?

• Statewide population growth means every local community must also be growing.
• Population rank can change even if a state’s population grows, because other states may grow faster.
• A population estimate is the same as a decennial census count in method and reference date.
• City-proper population and metropolitan population are interchangeable measures.

Which explanation best fits Pennsylvania population data?

• A population estimate is the same as a decennial census count in method and reference date.
• Population density is uniform across Pennsylvania.
• Population density can conceal large internal differences between metropolitan and rural counties.
• Annual population estimates do not need a reference date.