The Texas Population Projections Program produces biennial projections of the population of the state and all counties in the state by age, sex and race/ethnicity.
These projections are used extensively by public and private entities.
Every 2-3 years, the program also produces state and county level projections for every year from 2015 through 2050 for the following:
- Household projections by tenure
- Labor force
- Enrollment in primary/secondary education
- Enrollment in community colleges and universities
2014 Population Projections Methodology (PDF)
Population projections prepared by the Texas Population Estimates and Projections Programs include a summary of
methodology. Please carefully review the entire summary prior to using the data.
The methodology utilized by the population projections program include the following highlights:
- Detailed projections include: a single year of age, two sexes, and 4 racial/ethnic groups (Anglo, Black, Hispanic, and Other), utilizing the cohort-component projection model.
- Special populations, fertility rates, mortality rates, and residual migration rates are among the variables incorporated into the model
2014 Population Projections Data Downloads
Sex and Race/Ethnicity Total Population by Migration Scenario for 2010-2050
in 1 year increments (zipped CSV file)
Age, Sex and Race/Ethnicity (ASRE) Population by Migration Scenario
- By Age Group for 2010-2050 in 1 year increments (zipped CSV files)
By Single Years of Age for 2010-2050 in 1 year increments (zipped CSV files)