Forecasting

Forecasts

Population, Households and Jobs

As part of a cooperative process with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), the Research and Strategic Projects Division produces long-range forecasts of population, employment and housing for Montgomery County and areas within the County. Forecasts are based on analysis of data from a variety of sources, including local development, population and economic trends; models of the Washington, D.C. area population and economic base; and published state and federal statistical resources.

Round 9.2 Cooperative Forecast: 2015-2045

The Round 9.2 forecast is the second update to the Round 9.0 forecast completed in partnership with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. It is expected to be approved in 2022. A new Round 10.0 forecast spanning 2020 to 2050 is forthcoming. Please note that these numbers are still preliminary and have not been approved by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG).

Countywide Forecast Summary