United States Population Statistics: Density Map Data
National statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting across all 50 states.
US Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics for the entire United States. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis by state and county.
Population
| Metric | United States |
|---|---|
| Population | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Households | 128,459,983 |
Population in the United States grew by 9.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 335,025,726 in 2023.
Economy
| Metric | United States |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | United States |
|---|---|
| Median home price | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.1% |
The median home price in the United States is about 15.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,342 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in the United States spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | United States |
|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among states:
Wyoming (13.3 min), North Dakota (13.9 min), South Dakota (15.3 min).
Slowest:
District of Columbia (30.6 min), New York (29.0 min), Maryland (28.8 min).
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in any specific area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
| Metric | United States |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 |
Highest education index among states:
District of Columbia (0.5), Massachusetts (0.4), Maryland (0.3).
Lowest:
West Virginia (0.2), Puerto Rico (0.2), Mississippi (0.2).
Health
| Metric | United States |
|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% |
Highest health index among states:
Massachusetts (0.8), Hawaii (0.8), Vermont (0.8).
Lowest:
Mississippi (0.8), Alabama (0.8), Louisiana (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the United States.
What is the population of the United States?
The population of the United States is 334,821,731.
What is the population density of the United States?
The population density of the United States is 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in the United States?
The median household income in the United States is $78,145.
What is the median home price in the United States?
The median home price in the United States is $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in the United States?
The unemployment rate in the United States is 5.2%.