What is the population density of the United States?
The current population of the U.S. is 332 million (2020), and the country ranks 146th in population density (87 pop/mi2 or 34 pop/km2). Approximately 65 percent of the U.S. population, or nearly 2 out of every 3 Americans, live in the red line, known as the “100 Mile Zone.” The population density of the U.S. ranges from state to state.
Which US state has the highest population density in 2021?
In 2021, Washington, D.C. had the highest population density in the United States, with 10,984.43 people per square mile. As a whole, there were about 94 residents per square mile in the U.S., and Alaska was the state with the lowest population density, with 1.28 residents per square mile.
How many people live in the United States?
Population density has been monitored for more than 200 years in the U.S. During this time, the number of people living in the U.S. per square mile has grown from 4.5 in 1790 to 87.4 in 2010. The current population of the U.S. is 332 million (2020), and the country ranks 146th in population density (87 pop/mi2 or 34 pop/km2).
Where can I find the 2020 Census data?
The 2020 Census data underlying this visualization are available in the Redistricting Data Summary Files. We’re currently preparing easier-to-use tables for data.census.gov, scheduled for release in September. Changes since 2010 can be calculated using the 2010 Census data .
Understanding the U.S. Population