Annual Data & Projections Report 2025 

This document compiles data from multiple reliable sources, including the City of Loveland Building Permit Report, the U.S. Census Bureau, the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, and The Group, a real estate firm. However, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted data collection for the Census Bureau's ACS program, particularly affecting the reliability of the 2020 ACS 1-year estimates.

The Census Bureau recognized that the 2020 data suffered from serious quality issues, primarily due to nonresponse bias. This means that the people who responded to the survey were not representative of the broader population, especially in terms of social, economic, and housing characteristics. Although efforts were made to correct this by adjusting weights for underrepresented groups, these methods did not align with the Bureau’s standard practices and ultimately reduced the quality of the results.

In general, census years provide more accurate data, and future ACS estimates are refined using the latest 5-year data. Due to pandemic-related anomalies, City of Loveland staff instead leaned heavily on existing housing inventory and building permit records to more accurately estimate population growth. This approach aids in bridging gaps between official data releases, projecting future demands, tracking progress, and guiding strategic decisions. As a result, the city can more effectively plan, allocate resources, and respond to the evolving needs of its community.

For any additional questions, please contact:

Community & Strategic Planning
P: 970.962.2745
E: eplan-planning@cityofloveland.org