United States

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2021 Population
330M
0.966% 1-year growth
President
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
Electoral Votes
306 to 232
51.4% Popular Vote
2021 Median Age
38.4
0.524% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
12.6%
1.64% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$69,021
6.2% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$244,900
6.57% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
150M
1.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, The United States had a population of 330M people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $69,021. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of United States grew from 327M to 330M, a 0.966% increase and its median household income grew from $64,994 to $69,021, a 6.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in the United States are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), White (Hispanic) (8.73%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.63%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.21%).

21.7% of the households in the United States reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in the United States are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in United States are Western Governors University (49,508 degrees awarded in 2021), Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 degrees), and University of Phoenix-Arizona (484613) (29,877 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in the United States was $244,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in the United States drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in the United States was 2 cars per household.

The most populated states in the United States are California, Texas, and Florida and the least populated are Wyoming, Vermont, and District of Columbia. The most populated counties are Los Angeles County, CA, Cook County, IL, and Harris County, TX, while the most populated census designated places are New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and Chicago, IL.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

The United States is home to a population of 330M people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.6% of United States residents were born outside of the country (44.9M people).

In 2021, there were 4.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (196M people) in the United States than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.2M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 28.8M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in the United States are Spanish (41,157,140 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,460,422 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,723,342 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
166,516,302
Women
50.5%
163,209,181
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 329,725,483 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

93.4%
2021 Citizenship
93.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of United States residents were US citizens. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in the United States
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    196M ± 24.1k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    40.2M ± 37.1k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    28.8M ± 84.6k
18.4%
Hispanic Population
60.8M people

In 2021, there were 4.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (196M people) in the United States than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.2M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 28.8M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

18.4% of the people in the United States are hispanic (60.8M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in the United States as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    10,909,103 ± 79,738 people
  2. India
    2,684,562 ± 40,062 people
  3. China
    2,209,012 ± 36,368 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of the United States was Mexico, the natal country of 10,909,103 the United States residents, followed by India with 2,684,562 and China with 2,209,012.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
44.9M people
13.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
44.2M people

As of 2021, 13.6% of United States residents (44.9M people) were born outside of the country. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    41,157,140 households (13.3%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,460,422 households (1.12%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    1,723,342 households (0.555%)

21.7% of the households in the United States reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in the United States was Spanish. 13.3% of the households in the United States reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,747,683 ± 22,294
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,843,757 ± 17,302
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,572,435 ± 15,042

The United States has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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The workforce of the United States in 2021 was 47.7% woman and 52.3% men. The states that concentrated the largest workforce were California (17,474,772 people), Texas (12,831,286 people), and Florida (9,324,757 people).

Males in United States have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,381. The income inequality in United States (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is approximately the same as than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
70,667,618
Women
47.7%
77,560,691
Men
52.3%

The workforce of the United States in 2020 was 148,228,309 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 150,796,927 people working in the United States. The states that concentrated the largest workforce were California (17,474,772 people), Texas (12,831,286 people), and Florida (9,324,757 people).

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The following map shows all of the PUMAs in the United States colored by workforce or average wage.

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Occupations

150M
2021 Value
1.09%
1 Year growth
± 1.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in the United States grew at a rate of 1.09%, from 148M employees to 150M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in the United States, are Other managers (3,917,351 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,469,821 people), and Registered nurses (3,312,431 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of the United States.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

150M
2021 Value
1.09%
1 Year growth
± 1.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in the United States grew at a rate of 1.09%, from 148M employees to 150M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in the United States, are Construction (9,308,005 people), Elementary & secondary schools (9,230,368 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (9,201,069 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of the United States, though some of these residents may live in the United States and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,047
Median earning men ± $151
$35,316
Median earning women ± $59

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,324), Information ($70,372), and Public Administration ($69,880).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,650), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,571), and Information ($49,269).

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Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election with 306 electoral votes for the Democratic Party party. Donald Trump received 232 electoral votes for the Republican Party party.

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in the United States went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

The most partisan state was District of Columbia with 92.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The United States senate currently has a Democratic majority with 48 Democratic seats and 2 Independents caucusing with the Democrats. The United States house of representatives currently has a Democratic majority with 222 seats, and 212 seats for the Republican party.

Presidential Popular Vote by State

Joseph R Biden Jr.
Popular Vote for United States
51.1% for the Democratic Party
Most Partisan States in the United States
  1. 92.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
  2. 69.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan state in the United States was District of Columbia with 92.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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2020 Electoral College by State

Joe Biden
Democratic Party Nominee
306 Electoral Votes
Donald Trump
Republican Party Nominee
232 Electoral Votes

Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election with 306 electoral votes for the Democratic Party. Donald Trump received 232 electoral votes for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the outcome in each state based on electoral results from 2020 back to the 1992 presidential election.

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Senate Elections by Party

Democratic
Senate Majority
48 Seats (+2)

The United States senate currently has a Democratic majority with 48 Democratic seats and 2 Independents caucusing with the Democrats.

The following chart shows senate election results by party from 1976 to 2020 (excluding special elections).

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House of Representatives by Party

Republican
House Majority
222 Seats

The United States house of representatives currently has a Republican majority with 222 seats. The house minority is made up of 213 Democratic seats.

The following chart shows house election results by party from 2008 to 2020 (excluding special elections).

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In 2021, universities in United States awarded 5,421,270 degrees. The student population of United States in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,044,471 male students and 11,286,278 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in United States are White (2,750,120 and 53.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (967,976 and 18.9%), Black or African American (594,061 and 11.6%), and Asian (354,711 and 6.94%).

The largest universities in United States by number of degrees awarded are Western Governors University (49,508 and 0.913%), Ivy Tech Community College (30,789 and 0.568%), and University of Phoenix-Arizona (484613) (29,877 and 0.551%).

The most popular majors in United States are Liberal Arts & Sciences (366,996 and 6.77%), General Business Administration & Management (353,401 and 6.52%), and Registered Nursing (266,651 and 4.92%).

The median tuition costs in United States are $27,755 for private four year colleges, and $6,750 and $15,740 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in the United States, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,330,749 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,330,749 students enrolled in the United States, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,197,121 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 157,596 degree-majors awarded
  2. 147,123 degree-majors awarded
  3. 114,878 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in United States was Registered Nursing with 157,596 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in United States according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 49,508 degrees awarded
  2. 30,789 degrees awarded
  3. 29,877 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Governors University with 49,508 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,171,992 men were awarded degrees from institutions in the United States, which is 0.668 times less than the 3,249,278 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,750,120 degrees mean that there were 2.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 967,976 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,755) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,725) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of the United States in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (70.3M), Some college (56.4M), and Bachelors Degree (49.6M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in the United States was $244,900 in 2021, which is 1 times the same as the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $229,800 to $244,900, a 6.57% increase. The homeownership rate in the United States is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in the United States have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in the United States is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in the United States is $69,021. In 2021, the state with the highest Median Household Income in the United States was District of Columbia with a value of $93,547, followed by Maryland and New Jersey, with respective values of $91,431 and $89,703.

Property

$244,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$316
$80.2M
Median Property Taxes
±$141,055

The following chart displays owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets. In the United States the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

64.6%
Homeownership
2021
65.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 64.6% of the housing units in the United States were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the state with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in the United States was District of Columbia with a value of $93,547, followed by Maryland and New Jersey, with respective values of $91,431 and $89,703.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$69,021
Median Household Income
± $146
124M
Number of Households
± 128,411

In 2021, the median household income of the 124M households in the United States grew to $69,021 from the previous year's value of $64,994.

The following chart displays the households in the United States distributed between a series of income buckets. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.478
2021 Wage GINI in United States
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in United States

In 2021, the income inequality in United States was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0248% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for United States was approximately the same as than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in United States in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (73.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.7%)
  3. Carpooled (8.59%)

In 2021, 73.2% of workers in the United States drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

26.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in the United States distributed between a series of car ownership buckets. The largest share of households in the United States have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, the states with the highest rate of severe housing problems were Hawaii (26.4%), California (26.2%), and New York (23.3%).

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Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in the United States (40.7M out of 322M people) live below the poverty line. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in the United States is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, the states with the highest rate of children living in poverty were Mississippi (26%), Louisiana (24.3%), and District of Columbia (22.3%).

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

The following map shows all of the states in the United States colored by the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

In 2022, the states with the highest number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population were District of Columbia (1.23k), Alaska (720), and Nevada (657).

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pulseHealth

91.2% of the population of the United States has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

The per capita personal health care spending in N/A is N/A, the highest spend of any state in the United States. The second highest is N/A (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

Mississippi, Utah and Nevada are the states with highest number of primary care patients per physician per year, with 1,860, 1,737 and 1,706 patients on average in 2019.

Comparing with dentists, Mississippi, Utah and Nevada are the states with highest number of patients per year, with 2,031, 1,455 and 1,601 on average in 2020.

Comparing across all states in the nation, Mississippi has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.3%). Additionally, Mississippi has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.2%)

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

8.77%
Uninsured
48.2%
Employer Coverage
17.1%
Medicaid
11.8%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.69%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in the United States grew by 0.504% from 8.73% to 8.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in the United States changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the states in the United States with the highest number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population were Mississippi (77.4), Louisiana (68.6), and District of Columbia (68.1)

The following map shows all of the states in the United States colored according to the indicator selected in the upper buttons.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the states in the United States with the highest percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) were Mississippi (41.2%), West Virginia (39.7%), and Arkansas (38%)

The following map shows all of the states in the United States colored according to the indicator selected in the upper buttons.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the states in the United States with the highest percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance were Texas (20.7%), Oklahoma (16.8%), and Florida (16.4%)

The following map shows all of the states in the United States colored according to the indicator selected in the upper buttons.

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