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United States Population 2022

The United States of America or the United States is a country located in North America. It’s the world’s fourth-largest country by area & the third largest country by population. In North & South America its the most populated country & The United States population is equivalent to 4.25% of the total world population.

As per the United States Census, its population is 331 million in 2020 & according to United Nations Population Prospects 2019, the estimated population of United States in 2022 is 334,805,268 ( 335 million or 33.5 Crore)

Demographic Facts

United States2022
Population334,805,268 ( 335 million )
Population Rank3rd
Population density36.6 per Km2 (95 people per mi2).
Total area9,147,420 Km2 (3,531,837 sq. miles)
Urban Population83%
Median age41.1 years
Life Expectancy79.11 years
Infant Mortality rate5.5

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2019

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United States Historic Population

In 1800 the United States population was estimated at around 5.3 million people. It reached 76 million in 1900 and 210 million in 1970. In 2020, the US population was estimated to be 331 million.

 

United States Historical Population  Chart

YearUS PopulationPop. In millions
18005,308,4835.3 million
185023,191,87623 million
190076,212,16876 million
1950 158,804,397158 million
1960 186,720,570187 million
1970 209,513,340210 million
1980 229,476,360230 million
1990 252,120,309252 million
2000 281,710,914282 million
2010 309,011,469309 million
2020 331,002,647331 million

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2019

United States Future Population Forecast

The United States population is expected to increase by 70 million persons in the next 50 years, from 332 million currently to 404 million in 2070, and could peak at nearly 433 million around 2100. 

United States Population forecast Chart

YearUS Population (million)
2020331 million
2030350 million
2040367 million
2050380 million
2060392 million
2070404 million
2080415 million
2090425 million
2100433 million

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2019

United States Population 2022