The U.S. Census Bureau is the leading source of statistical information about the nation’s people. Our population statistics come from decennial censuses, which count the entire U.S. population every ten years, along with several other surveys.
News
STATS FOR STORIES | AUGUST 2019
2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30
The Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management offers real-time access to data about the people living and working in areas affected by hurricanes.
STATS FOR STORIES | AUGUST 21, 2019
National Senior Citizens Day: August 21, 2019
According to our 2017 Population Projections, by 2035, there will be 78.0 million people 65 years and older, more than the 76.7 million under the age of 18.
STATS FOR STORIES | AUGUST 21, 2019
Hawaii 60th State Admission Anniversary (50th state): August 21, 2019
Hawaiian citizens voted to accept statehood and on August 21, 1959, President Eisenhower signed the official proclamation admitting Hawaii as the 50th state.
Data
Population and Housing Unit Estimates
Current population estimates are available for the nation, states, counties, cities and towns, and metropolitan and micropolitan areas.
Population Projections
The Population Projections Program produces projections of the United States resident population by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin.
ACS County-County Migration Flows
These files contain the complete county-to-county migration flows by age, sex, race, or Hispanic origin using ACS 5-Year estimates.
Publications
PUBLICATION | NOVEMBER 06, 2018
A Child's Day: Parental Interaction, School Engagement, and Activities
This report uses SIPP data to analyze a number of school- and home-related child well-being measures.
PUBLICATION | OCTOBER 2018
The Population 65 Years and Older in the United States
This report provides a look at selected demographic, social, housing and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States.
PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Trends of Health and Well-being of Older Population in SAGE Countries
This report uses SAGE Wave 2 data and provides information on health and well-being outcomes for older population in Ghana, Mexico, and South Africa.
Working Papers
WORKING PAPER | APRIL 12, 2019
Deconstructing the Digital Divide
Newly available data on broadband subscriptions from the ACS informs research on the factors that contribute to the digital divide at the county level.
WORKING PAPER | APRIL 11, 2019
Historical and Projected Gains to Life Expectancy, 1960-2060
This poster examines projected life expectancy in the United States and explores differences between the native and foreign-born populations.
WORKING PAPER | APRIL 11, 2019
The Opioid Prescribing Rate and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This poster examines the relationship between the opioid prescribing rate and grandparents raising grandchildren.
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