United States

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2022 Population
331M
0.416% 1-year growth
President
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
Electoral Votes
306 to 232
51.4% Popular Vote
2022 Median Age
38.5
0.26% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
12.5%
0.769% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$75,149
8.88% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$281,900
15.1% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
152M
0.878% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, The United States had a population of 331M people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $75,149. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of United States grew from 330M to 331M, a 0.416% increase and its median household income grew from $69,021 to $75,149, a 8.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in the United States are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.02%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.62%).

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.

93.5% of the residents in the United States are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in United States are Western Governors University (43,908 degrees awarded in 2022), Ivy Tech Community College (31,118 degrees), and Grand Canyon University (29,319 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in the United States was $281,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in the United States drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 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 #null, Vermont, and Wyoming. 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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Population & Diversity

The United States is home to a population of 331M people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.6% of United States residents were born outside of the country (45M people).

In 2022, there were 4.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (195M people) in the United States than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.1M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.2M 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 (41,434,050 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,486,356 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,728,450 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
168,385,470
Women
50.4%
165,479,231
Men
49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 333,864,701 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

93.5%
2022 Citizenship
93.4%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.5% of United States residents were US citizens. In 2021, 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)
    195M ± 28.8k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    40.1M ± 39.2k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    23.2M ± 87.1k
18.7%
Hispanic Population
61.8M people

In 2022, there were 4.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (195M people) in the United States than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.1M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.2M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

18.7% of the people in the United States are hispanic (61.8M people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    10,792,467 ± 79,341 people
  2. India
    2,739,364 ± 40,468 people
  3. China
    2,225,999 ± 36,508 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of the United States was Mexico, the natal country of 10,792,467 the United States residents, followed by India with 2,739,364 and China with 2,225,999.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.6%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
45M people
13.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
44.9M people

As of 2022, 13.6% of United States residents (45M people) were born outside of the country. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens was 13.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    41,434,050 households (13.3%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,486,356 households (1.12%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    1,728,450 households (0.554%)

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 2022, 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
    5,533,164 ± 23,880
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,986,068 ± 21,003
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,565,227 ± 13,961

The United States has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The workforce of the United States in 2022 was 47.7% woman and 52.3% men. The states that concentrated the largest workforce were California (17,568,797 people), Texas (13,118,970 people), and Florida (9,516,381 people).

Males in United States have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,499. 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
71,125,705
Women
47.7%
78,032,096
Men
52.3%

The workforce of the United States in 2020 was 149,157,801 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 2022 there were 152,333,778 people working in the United States. The states that concentrated the largest workforce were California (17,568,797 people), Texas (13,118,970 people), and Florida (9,516,381 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

152M
2022 Value
0.878%
1 Year growth
± 0.878%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in the United States grew at a rate of 0.878%, from 151M employees to 152M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in the United States, are Other managers (4,075,325 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,514,912 people), and Registered nurses (3,379,703 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

152M
2022 Value
0.878%
1 Year growth
± 0.878%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in the United States grew at a rate of 0.878%, from 151M employees to 152M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in the United States, are Construction (9,550,004 people), Elementary & secondary schools (9,341,093 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (9,196,920 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

$53,073
Median earning men ± $150
$38,648
Median earning women ± $72

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,928), Information ($77,490), and Public Administration ($75,764).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,830), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,052), and Information ($54,208).

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Civics

Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election with 302 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
302 Electoral Votes
Donald Trump
Republican Party Nominee
232 Electoral Votes

Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election with 302 electoral votes for the Democratic Party. Donald Trump received 232 electoral votes for the Republican Party.

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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.

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House of Representatives by Party

Republican
House Majority
219 Seats

The United States house of representatives currently has a Republican majority with 219 seats. The house minority is made up of 213 Democratic seats, and 3 Vacant seats.

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Education

In 2022, universities in United States awarded 5,415,716 degrees. The student population of United States in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,064,307 male students and 11,141,400 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in United States are White (2,711,074 and 52.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (996,857 and 19.4%), Black or African American (597,041 and 11.6%), and Asian (370,693 and 7.22%).

The largest universities in United States by number of degrees awarded are Western Governors University (43,908 and 0.811%), Ivy Tech Community College (31,118 and 0.575%), and Grand Canyon University (29,319 and 0.541%).

The most popular majors in United States are Liberal Arts & Sciences (354,866 and 6.55%), General Business Administration & Management (343,412 and 6.34%), and Registered Nursing (262,974 and 4.86%).

The median tuition costs in United States are $28,280 for private four year colleges, and $6,930 and $16,030 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in the United States, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 19,205,707 (42% men and 58% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 19,205,707 students enrolled in the United States, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,924,254 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 155,080 degrees awarded
  2. 140,003 degrees awarded
  3. 116,220 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in United States was Registered Nursing with 155,080 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 43,908 degrees awarded
  2. 31,118 degrees awarded
  3. 29,319 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Governors University with 43,908 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,165,540 men were awarded degrees from institutions in the United States, which is 0.666 times less than the 3,250,176 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,711,074 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 996,857 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 ($28,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,653) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.16% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (71.5M), Some college (56.4M), and Bachelors Degree (51.4M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in the United States was $281,900 in 2022, which is 1 times the same as the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $244,900 to $281,900, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in the United States is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in the United States have an average commute time of 26.7 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 $75,149. In 2022, the state with the highest Median Household Income in the United States was District of Columbia with a value of $101,722, followed by Maryland and New Jersey, with respective values of $98,461 and $97,126.

Property

$281,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$221
$81.5M
Median Property Taxes
±$148,826

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Rent vs Own

64.8%
Homeownership
2022
65.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 64.8% of the housing units in the United States were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the state with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in the United States was District of Columbia with a value of $101,722, followed by Maryland and New Jersey, with respective values of $98,461 and $97,126.

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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.
$75,149
Median Household Income
± $152
126M
Number of Households
± 132,716

In 2022, the median household income of the 126M households in the United States grew to $75,149 from the previous year's value of $69,021.

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Wage Distribution

0.478
2022 Wage GINI in United States
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in United States

In 2022, the income inequality in United States was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00996% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022
  1. Drove Alone (71.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.7%)
  3. Carpooled (8.54%)

In 2022, 71.7% of workers in the United States drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.54%).

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Commute Time

26.7 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 2023, the states with the highest rate of severe housing problems were Hawaii (26.2%), California (25.9%), and New York (22.9%).

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Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in the United States (40.5M out of 323M 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 2023, the states with the highest rate of children living in poverty were Mississippi (27.1%), Louisiana (26.9%), and District of Columbia (25.5%).

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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 2023, the states with the highest number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population were Wyoming (N/A), Wisconsin (N/A), and West Virginia (N/A).

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Health

91.3% of the population of the United States has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.65% 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, 1,741 and 1,696 patients on average in 2020.

Comparing with dentists, Mississippi, Utah and Nevada are the states with highest number of patients per year, with 1,989, 1,463 and 1,559 on average in 2021.

Comparing across all states in the nation, Mississippi has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.2%). Additionally, Mississippi has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.68%
Uninsured
47.9%
Employer Coverage
17.1%
Medicaid
12.1%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.65%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in the United States declined by 1.02% from 8.77% to 8.68%.

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 2023, 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)

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, 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 (39.9%), West Virginia (39.6%), and Alabama (39.3%)

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the states in the United States with the highest percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance were Texas (19.9%), Oklahoma (18.1%), and Florida (15.5%)

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