SOURCE & METHODOLOGYCensus Population Change, 2000–2010Population 2000: Census population as of April 1, 2000. Population 2010: Census population as of April 1, 2010. Net Change: The difference between the 2000 population and the 2010 population. Percent Change: The difference between the 2000 population and the 2010 population expressed as a percentage of the 2010 population. Land Area: Total land area in square miles as of April 1, 2010. Persons Per Square Mile 2010: A measure of population density calculated by dividing the 2010 census population by the 2010 land area. Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, 2000 and 2010 Decennial Censuses. Compiled by the Appalachian Regional Commission. |