Explore the population map of the United States showing population of each state of the USA. The population of the United States varies significantly by state, reflecting diverse demographics and living conditions. As of the latest estimates, California is the most populous state with approximately 39.5 million residents, followed by Texas with about 29 million, and Florida with around 21.5 million people. States like Wyoming and Vermont, on the other hand, have some of the smallest populations, with fewer than 600,000 residents each. These differences in population distribution have significant implications for economic development, infrastructure, and public policy.
Explore United States population map, The U.S. had an official population of 331,449,281 residents on 1st April 2020, as per the United States Census Bureau. This figure comprises the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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Historical Population of the United States
Census
Population
%± Change
1790
3,929,326
-
1800
5,308,483
35.10%
1810
7,239,881
36.40%
1820
9,638,453
33.10%
1830
12,866,020
33.50%
1840
17,069,453
32.70%
1850
23,191,876
35.90%
1860
31,443,321
35.60%
1870
38,925,598
23.80%
1880
50,189,209
28.90%
1890
62,979,766
25.50%
1900
76,212,168
21.00%
1910
92,228,496
21.00%
1920
106,021,537
15.00%
1930
122,775,046
15.80%
1940
132,164,569
7.60%
1950
150,697,361
14.00%
1960
179,323,175
19.00%
1970
203,392,031
13.40%
1980
226,545,805
11.40%
1990
248,709,873
9.80%
2000
281,421,906
13.20%
2010
308,745,538
9.70%
2020
331,449,281
7.40%
2024 (estimated)
335,893,238
1.30%
Age and Sex Distribution in the United States as of 2021
Age in Years
% of USA Population
Total in Thousands
Females in Thousands
% of Female
Males in Thousands
% of Male
Male / Female Sex Ratio
0
1.10%
3,564
1,743
48.90%
1,822
51.10%
1.05
< 5
5.70%
18,827
9,203
48.90%
9,624
51.10%
1.05
< 15
18.20%
60,467
29,578
48.80%
30,989
51.20%
1.05
15-24
13.00%
43,089
21,092
49.00%
21,996
51.00%
1.04
25-34
13.70%
45,495
22,442
49.30%
23,053
50.70%
1.03
35-44
13.10%
43,404
21,546
49.60%
21,858
50.40%
1.01
45-54
12.30%
40,688
20,376
50.10%
20,312
49.90%
0.99
55-64
12.90%
42,803
21,840
51.00%
20,963
49.00%
0.96
65+
16.80%
55,848
30,634
54.90%
25,214
45.10%
0.82
75+
6.70%
22,182
12,837
57.90%
9,344
42.10%
0.73
85+
1.80%
5,976
3,800
63.60%
2,176
36.40%
0.57
100+
0.03%
98
73
74.50%
25
25.50%
0.34
all
100%
331,894
167,509
50.50%
164,385
49.50%
0.98
US Population by States and Territories
State or territory
Census Population April 1, 2020
July 1, 2023 (estimated)
% US (2020)
California
39,538,223
38,965,193
11.80%
Texas
29,145,505
30,503,301
8.70%
Florida
21,538,187
22,610,726
6.43%
New York
20,201,249
19,571,216
6.03%
Pennsylvania
13,002,700
12,961,683
3.88%
Illinois
12,812,508
12,549,689
3.82%
Ohio
11,799,448
11,785,935
3.52%
Georgia
10,711,908
11,029,227
3.20%
North Carolina
10,439,388
10,835,491
3.12%
Michigan
10,077,331
10,037,261
3.01%
New Jersey
9,288,994
9,290,841
2.77%
Virginia
8,631,393
8,715,698
2.58%
Washington
7,705,281
7,812,880
2.30%
Arizona
7,151,502
7,431,344
2.13%
Tennessee
6,910,840
7,126,489
2.06%
Massachusetts
7,029,917
7,001,399
2.10%
Indiana
6,785,528
6,862,199
2.03%
Missouri
6,154,913
6,196,156
1.84%
Maryland
6,177,224
6,180,253
1.84%
Wisconsin
5,893,718
5,910,955
1.76%
Colorado
5,773,714
5,877,610
1.72%
Minnesota
5,706,494
5,737,915
1.70%
South Carolina
5,118,425
5,373,555
1.53%
Alabama
5,024,279
5,108,468
1.50%
Louisiana
4,657,757.00
4,573,749
1.39%
Kentucky
4,505,836.00
4,526,154
1.35%
Oregon
4,237,256.00
4,233,358
1.27%
Oklahoma
3,959,353.00
4,053,824
1.18%
Connecticut
3,605,944.00
3,617,176
1.08%
Utah
3,271,616.00
3,417,734
0.98%
Iowa
3,190,369.00
3,207,004
0.95%
Puerto Rico
3,285,874.00
3,205,691
0.98%
Nevada
3,104,614.00
3,194,176
0.93%
Arkansas
3,011,524.00
3,067,732
0.90%
Kansas
2,937,880.00
2,940,546
0.88%
Mississippi
2,961,279.00
2,939,690
0.88%
New Mexico
2,117,522.00
2,114,371
0.63%
Nebraska
1,961,504.00
1,978,379
0.59%
Idaho
1,839,106.00
1,964,726
0.55%
West Virginia
1,793,716.00
1,770,071
0.54%
Hawaii
1,455,271.00
1,435,138
0.43%
New Hampshire
1,377,529.00
1,402,054
0.41%
Maine
1,362,359.00
1,395,722
0.41%
Montana
1,084,225.00
1,132,812
0.32%
Rhode Island
1,097,379.00
1,095,962
0.33%
Delaware
989,948.00
1,031,890
0.30%
South Dakota
886,667.00
919,318
0.27%
North Dakota
779,094.00
783,926
0.23%
Alaska
733,391.00
733,406
0.22%
District of Columbia
689,545.00
678,972
0.21%
Vermont
643,077.00
647,464
0.19%
Wyoming
576,851.00
584,057
0.17%
Guam
153,836.00
-
0.05%
U.S. Virgin Islands
87,146.00
-
0.03%
American Samoa
49,710.00
-
0.02%
Northern Mariana Islands
47,329.00
-
0.01%
Contiguous United States
329,260,619.00
332,746,351
98.27%
The 50 states
330,759,736.00
334,235,923
98.71%
The 50 states and D.C.
331,449,281.00
334,914,895
98.92%
Total US and territories
335,073,176.00
-
100%
US Population
The population of the United States stands as a testament to its diversity and continuous growth. As of 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau reported the population at approximately 331 million. The United States is the third most populous country in the world, following China and India. This population is spread across 50 states and the District of Columbia with different densities ranging from heavily populated urban areas to sparsely populated rural regions.
California is the most populous state with around 39 million residents, followed by Texas with about 29 million, and Florida with roughly 21 million. In contrast, states like Wyoming and Vermont have populations under one million. The demographic makeup of the U.S. is continually evolving, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and immigration patterns. According to the Pew Research Center, immigrants and their descendants are projected to drive most of the population growth in the coming decades.
In terms of diversity, the U.S. population includes a wide variety of racial and ethnic groups. The White non-Hispanic population constitutes 57.8%, making it the largest group, followed by Hispanic or Latino at 18.7%, Black or African American at 12.1%, and Asian at 5.9% as per the latest U.S. Census data. Additionally, multiracial individuals represented around 10.2% of the population, reflecting increasing racial and ethnic diversity.
Age distribution in the United States shows a significant segment of the population aging. In 2020, the median age was about 38 years, and the number of people aged 65 and older stood at approximately 55 million, accounting for 16.5% of the population. This aging trend has implications for healthcare, housing, and retirement systems.
The labor force participation rate, measuring the percentage of the adult population that is either working or actively seeking work, was approximately 61.7% in 2020. Despite fluctuations due to economic conditions, the U.S. maintains a vibrant and diverse workforce with a wide range of skills and occupations.
Understanding the dynamics of the U.S. population involves considering factors such as economic opportunity, healthcare access, and educational attainment. With an increasing emphasis on data analytics and demographic studies, policymakers and businesses are better equipped to address the needs and challenges of a growing and diverse nation.
