Base population

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-000146",
  "term": "Base population",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "The population count or estimate used as the starting point in the estimates process. It is typically the most recent population census count. The April 1, 2010 estimates base population may differ from the April 1, 2010 Census count due to legal boundary updates, other geographic program changes, and Count Question Resolution actions.",
  "see_also": [
    "Count Question Resolution",
    "Population estimates"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/base-population/"
}