United States Population by Year

In 2022, the population of United States was 333,287,557, a 0.38% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, United States's population was 332,031,554, an increase of 0.16% compared to a population of 331,511,512 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

United States population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of United States increased by 51,125,146. In this period, the peak population was 333,287,557 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 282,162,411 - -
2001 284,968,955 2,806,544 0.99%
2002 287,625,193 2,656,238 0.93%
2003 290,107,933 2,482,740 0.86%
2004 292,805,298 2,697,365 0.93%
2005 295,516,599 2,711,301 0.93%
2006 298,379,912 2,863,313 0.97%
2007 301,231,207 2,851,295 0.96%
2008 304,093,966 2,862,759 0.95%
2009 306,771,529 2,677,563 0.88%
2010 309,327,143 2,555,614 0.83%
2011 311,583,481 2,256,338 0.73%
2012 313,877,662 2,294,181 0.74%
2013 316,059,947 2,182,285 0.7%
2014 318,386,329 2,326,382 0.74%
2015 320,738,994 2,352,665 0.74%
2016 323,071,755 2,332,761 0.73%
2017 325,122,128 2,050,373 0.63%
2018 326,838,199 1,716,071 0.53%
2019 328,329,953 1,491,754 0.46%
2020 331,511,512 3,181,559 0.97%
2021 332,031,554 520,042 0.16%
2022 333,287,557 1,256,003 0.38%
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United States population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, United States's population increased by 27,164,732 (9.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, United States's population increased by 22,184,369 (7.17%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows United States's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
United States's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 333,287,557. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, United States's population peaked in year 2022 at 333,287,557.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, United States's population was lowest in year 2000 at 282,162,411.

United States annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of United States grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, United States had an average annual population growth rate of 0.82% per year. Overall the population grew 18.12% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows United States's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
United States's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.82% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,776,045. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, United States's population grew the most with an increase of 3,181,559 (0.97%).

While from 2020 and 2021, United States's population grew the least with a growth of 520,042 (0.16%).

Things to know

Is United States population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, United States's population increased by 1,776,045 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 520,042 (0.16%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,256,003 (0.38%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of United States changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of United States increased by 17,227,610 (5.45%). The population was highest at 333,287,557 in the year 2022 and lowest at 316,059,947 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.60%.

References

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United States Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the United States population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of United States across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of United States was 333,287,557, a 0.38% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, United States population was 332,031,554, an increase of 0.16% compared to a population of 331,511,512 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of United States increased by 51,125,146. In this period, the peak population was 333,287,557 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

United States population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the United States is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in United States population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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