United States
- Capital:
- Washington
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Northern America
- Largest Cities:
- New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
- Abbreviation:
- USA
349,035,494
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
349,035,494
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
United Statess' population is projected to be 419,461,017 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 349,035,494 | 0.52% | 3 |
| 2025 | 347,275,807 | 0.46% | 3 |
| 2020 | 339,436,159 | 0.49% | 3 |
| 2019 | 337,790,067 | 0.82% | 3 |
| 2018 | 335,056,497 | 0.86% | 3 |
| 2017 | 332,204,660 | 0.92% | 3 |
| 2015 | 326,126,497 | 0.95% | 3 |
| 2010 | 311,062,790 | 1.02% | 3 |
| 2005 | 295,716,664 | 0.99% | 3 |
| 2000 | 281,484,131 | 0.97% | 3 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 349,035,494 | 0.52% | 3 |
| 2032 | 358,769,974 | 0.45% | 3 |
| 2037 | 366,152,370 | 0.41% | 3 |
| 2042 | 372,704,772 | 0.36% | 3 |
| 2047 | 378,117,767 | 0.29% | 3 |
| 2052 | 382,543,753 | 0.23% | 3 |
| 2057 | 386,425,226 | 0.2% | 5 |
| 2062 | 390,647,521 | 0.22% | 5 |
| 2067 | 395,267,226 | 0.24% | 5 |
| 2072 | 400,151,803 | 0.25% | 5 |
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New York has a metropolitan area population of 8,546,038, comprising 2.45%% of United States' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 8,546,038 | 2.45% |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 3,863,148 | 1.11% |
| 3 | Chicago | 2,727,758 | 0.78% |
| 4 | Houston | 2,419,191 | 0.69% |
| 5 | Phoenix | 1,677,947 | 0.48% |
| 6 | San Antonio | 1,572,360 | 0.45% |
| 7 | Philadelphia | 1,567,280 | 0.45% |
| 8 | San Diego | 1,410,522 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Dallas | 1,336,440 | 0.38% |
| 10 | Fort Worth | 1,049,355 | 0.3% |
As of 2026, United States has a total population of 349,035,494, ranking as the 3rd most populous nation in the world.
United States has a net population change of approximately 4,696 people per day, driven by 10,057 births, 8,586 deaths, and net immigration of 3,225 people.
United States represents 4.36% of the total global population and 56.18% of North America's population.
United States has a population density of 38.2 people per km² (approximately 98.8 per mi²), making it the 176th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 54.31% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in United States is White (61.6%) , followed by Black or African American (12.4%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in United States, comprising 46.5% of the population.