The U.S. Census Bureau released a downloadable file containing estimates of the nation’s resident population by sex and single year of age as of July 1, 2024.
The ages, races, and population density of the United States tell a story. Understand the shifts in demographic trends with these charts visualizing decades of population data.
Median age rose in 85% of the nation’s 387 metro areas from 2020 to 2024 and was higher than the national median of 39.1 in almost half of metro areas.
The ages, races, and population density of Shasta County, California tell a story. Understand the shifts in demographic trends with these charts visualizing decades of population data.
The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is a subdivision of the US Department of Commerce responsible for collecting and analyzing data about the population and economy of the United States. The agency conducts the decennial census, which provides data for government representation, allocation of federal funds, and policy making.
