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Contact: Mike Kirkman
Phone: 336-373-4649
City’s Population Estimate Down Slightly from Last Year
GREENSBORO, NC (September 14, 2009) – The annual estimate for Greensboro’s official population as of July 1, 2009 is 257,997. This represents a very slight decrease, 0.26 percent, from last year’s estimate of 258,671, reflecting reduced population in group quarters (dorms, nursing care facilities, etc.) and adjusted home vacancy rates.
This year’s official population estimate was influenced by several factors, including:
- A reduction in persons living in group quarters. The estimate was reduced after it was found that several facilities, which were counted in last year’s estimate, were actually located outside Greensboro city limits. Also, several other facilities were closed.
- The first time use of data from the American Community Survey (ACS) at the Greensboro level (instead of Guilford County level) to determine housing vacancy rates and average household size, following confirmation from the Census of its accuracy.
- Significantly fewer people were annexed into the city this year versus last year.
- Inclusion of the annual count of the City’s homeless population.
Additional statistics for the City of Greensboro can be found online. Questions or requests for additional information should be addressed to Mike Kirkman at 336-373-4649 or Karen Markovics at 336-412-5759.
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The City of Greensboro works in partnership with the community to increase the quality of life for all residents by fostering an environment of inclusion, diversity, and trust. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a dedicated professional staff of 2,800 employees who maintain four core values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City is governed by a council-manager form of government with a mayor and eight council members. For more information on the City of Greensboro, please visit us online at www.greensboro-nc.gov.
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