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Visit the official PopDataBF website. Click "Sign Up" and select the "Free Forever" plan. Use a valid email and verify your account.

Are you building a mobile app that needs population density? Or are you writing a research paper requiring age distribution charts? Knowing this helps you choose the right free method (API vs. Lite self-hosted).

docker pull popdatabf/lite:latest docker run -p 8080:8080 popdatabf/lite Once running, navigate to localhost:8080 for a full-featured, free dashboard. If you want to begin using popdatabf free today, follow this practical guide: popdatabf free

However, if your project demands millisecond latency, guaranteed uptime, hyperlocal data (ZIP+4), or live population tracking, the free tier will feel restrictive. In that case, the paid PopDataBF Pro is a worthwhile investment.

Rate limit exceeded. Solution: Wait for the reset period (usually calendar month) or switch to the Lite self-hosted version. Visit the official PopDataBF website

"API key invalid" error. Solution: Regenerate your key in the dashboard. Ensure no extra spaces are in your environment variables.

PopDataBF Lite won't start on Windows. Solution: Install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable and ensure port 8080 is not blocked by your firewall. Are you building a mobile app that needs population density

| Feature | PopDataBF Free | PopDataBF Pro (Paid) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Up to 1,000 | Unlimited | | Data Granularity | City/County level | ZIP code + Block group | | Real-Time Updates | Monthly refreshes | Live streaming | | Export Formats | CSV, JSON | CSV, JSON, XML, Shapefile | | Technical Support | Community forum | 24/7 Slack + Email | | Historical Data | Last 5 years | Last 20 years + Projections | | Cost | $0 | Starting at $49/month |

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