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What is the population of the United States?

The population of the United States is 332,387,540, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This includes all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Context

The US is the third most populated country in the world, behind India and China. Population growth has slowed in recent decades due to declining birth rates and more restrictive immigration. The fastest-growing states are in the Sun Belt; several Northeastern and Midwestern states are losing population.

Top 10

#1 California39,242,785
#2 Texas29,640,343
#3 Florida21,928,881
#4 New York19,872,319
#5 Pennsylvania12,986,518
#6 Illinois12,692,653
#7 Ohio11,780,046
#8 Georgia10,822,590
#9 North Carolina10,584,340
#10 Michigan10,051,595

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Frequently Asked Questions

The population of the United States is 332,387,540, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This includes all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.