National Profile
United States
50 states, D.C. & 5 territories · Population 334,922,499
3 Sources
Updated June 20, 2026
334.9M ▲
Population
$80,734 ▲
Median Income
$29,298B
GDP
4%
Unemployment
Explore by State
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All States & Territories (counties)
Alabama (67)
Alaska (30)
American Samoa (5)
Arizona (15)
Arkansas (75)
California (58)
Colorado (64)
Connecticut (9)
Delaware (3)
District of Columbia (1)
Florida (67)
Georgia (159)
Guam (1)
Hawaii (5)
Idaho (44)
Illinois (102)
Indiana (92)
Iowa (99)
Kansas (105)
Kentucky (120)
Louisiana (64)
Maine (16)
Maryland (24)
Massachusetts (14)
Michigan (83)
Minnesota (87)
Mississippi (82)
Missouri (115)
Montana (56)
Nebraska (93)
Nevada (17)
New Hampshire (10)
New Jersey (21)
New Mexico (33)
New York (62)
North Carolina (100)
North Dakota (53)
Northern Mariana Islands (4)
Ohio (88)
Oklahoma (77)
Oregon (36)
Pennsylvania (67)
Puerto Rico (78)
Rhode Island (5)
South Carolina (46)
South Dakota (66)
Tennessee (95)
Texas (254)
Utah (29)
Vermont (14)
Virgin Islands (3)
Virginia (133)
Washington (39)
West Virginia (55)
Wisconsin (72)
Wyoming (23)
Demographics & Population
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$80,734
Per Capita
$44,673
Mean Household
$113,530
Poverty Rate
12.5% ▼
Age & Race / Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B02001, B03003
Cohorts
Under 18 · 22%
18-34 · 22.8%
35-54 · 25.4%
55-64 · 12.7%
65+ · 17.2%
Educational Attainment
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
89.6%
High School+
35.7%
Bachelor's+
14.1%
Graduate+
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
334,922,499
Population
171,493,285
Labor Force
Employed
161,297,155
Unemployment Rate BLS LAUS 2024 annual
4%
Mean Commute
26.4 min
Work From Home
15.1%
United States has a population of 334,922,499 with a median household income of $80,734 and a workforce of 171,493,285.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release, older news reports may cite prior vintages.
Economy & Industry
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis
Key Takeaways
- Largest sector: Health Care and Social Assistance employs 22,981,116 workers (20.5% of the tracked sectors), at an average wage of $66,520.
- Economic scale: National GDP of $29,298B (2024).
Source: BLS QCEW + BEA NIPA.
Housing & Affordability
Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026
Housing Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$332,700 ▲
Median Home Value vs 2019
$1,413 ▲
Rent/Mo
65.2% ▲
Owner-Occ
10.1% ▼
Vacancy
4.1x
Home Value to Income Ratio
HUD Fair Market Rents (National)
Renter-household-weighted average across 4679 Fair Market Rent areas · Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$1,417/mo$535 to $3,179
1 Bedroom
$1,527/mo$591 to $3,298
2 Bedroom
$1,817/mo$776 to $4,214
3 Bedroom
$2,340/mo$930 to $5,377
4 Bedroom
$2,687/mo$1,027 to $5,659
30% of monthly median household income (~$2,018/mo) · rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Key Takeaways
- Elevated vacancy: 10.1% vacancy rate; potential redevelopment opportunity.
Source: Census ACS housing tables.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025, B08303, B08301
203,771,037 ▲
Working Age (18-64) vs 2019
▲ vs 2019
Mean Commute
26.4 min
Work From Home
15.1%
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table B15003
Bachelor's+
35.7%
HS Diploma+
89.6%
Aging Workforce
Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
20.8%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.
Key Takeaways
- Strong participation: 84.2% labor force participation indicates an engaged, available workforce nationally.
Source: ACS workforce data.
AI Insights
AI-assisted analysis, drawn from 3 federal data sources
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for the United States, from federal data sources.
What is the population of the United States?
334,922,499 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in the United States?
$80,734 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in the United States?
4% (2024 annual average, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS).
What is the GDP of the United States?
$29,298B (BEA NIPA (national GDP)).
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