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United States 2024 Demographics: Age & Gender Distribution

Bar chart showing the population distribution of the United States by age group and gender, based on 2024 ACS data.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the total population of the United States is 340,110,990. The median age of the population in the United States is 39.2 years. The median age for males is 38.1 years, and for females it is 40.3 years.

The age distribution of the population in the United States by age group is as follows:

Age Group Percentage
Under 5 years 5.40%
5–17 years (children) 16.04%
18–24 years (young adults) 9.19%
25–34 years 13.58%
35–54 years 25.52%
55–64 years 12.26%
65 years and over (seniors) 18.01%

The total dependency ratio in the United States is 65.15. The youth dependency ratio is 35.41, and the old-age dependency ratio is 29.74. In demographic terms, the dependency ratio measures the size of the population typically not in the labor force (children under 18 and older adults 65+) relative to the working age (18-64) population. A higher ratio indicates a greater financial and social burden on the working population to support the non-working age groups.

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United States 2024 Demographics: Race & Ethnicity Distribution

Race and Ethnicity Distribution Chart for the United States
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

The racial makeup and ethnic composition (racial demographics) of the United States is detailed below, based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates.

The Diversity Index for the United States is calculated at 62.36, suggesting a high level of racial and ethnic diversity. This index measures the probability that two people chosen at random will be from different racial or ethnic groups.

The following table provides the breakdown of the population of the United States by race and ethnicity:

Racial/Ethnic Group Percentage
White Alone (Non-Hispanic) 56.27%
Hispanic or Latino (Any Race) 20.00%
Black/African American Alone 11.75%
Asian Alone 6.19%
Two or More Races 4.56%
Some Other Race Alone 0.54%
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone 0.52%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Alone 0.17%
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United States 2024 Demographics: Household Income Distribution

Horizontal bar chart showing household income distribution in the United States.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the median household income in the United States over the past 12 months, adjusted for 2024 inflation, was $81,604. This figure is based on a total of 132,737,146 households.

The distribution of household income in the United States across various income brackets is as follows:

Income Range Percentage of Households
Less than $20,000 11.15%
$20,000 to $34,999 9.53%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.89%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.64%
$75,000 to $149,999 30.39%
$150,000 or more 23.40%
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United States 2024 Demographics: Educational Attainment Distribution

Treemap chart illustrating the educational attainment breakdown for population 25 years and over in the United States.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the educational attainment data covers the population 25 years and older in the United States, totaling 235,910,719 individuals.

A significant portion of the population, 89.92%, has attained a high school diploma or higher. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals who hold a Bachelor's Degree or a higher professional/graduate degree is 36.85%.

The detailed breakdown by educational level is presented below:

Educational Attainment Level Percentage of Population 25+
Less than high school graduate 10.08%
High school graduate (incl. equivalency) 25.73%
Some college or associate's degree 27.34%
Bachelor's Degree 22.14%
Graduate or professional degree 14.71%
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United States 2024 Demographics: Health Insurance Coverage by Gender & Age

Pyramid chart showing health insurance coverage by age and sex in the United States.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the health insurance coverage data for the United States shows that 8.2% of the population lacks health insurance coverage. This represents 27,479,253 individuals out of a total population of 335,190,522 people.

The uninsured rates vary significantly by age group. Young adults (18-34 years) have uninsured rates of 16.1% for males and 12.0% for females. In the 35-64 age bracket, 10.9% of males and 8.6% of females are uninsured.

Children under 18 and seniors aged 65+ generally have higher coverage rates due to public programs like Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare. In the United States, uninsured rates for children are 6.1% for males and 5.9% for females, while seniors have rates of 0.9% for males and 0.8% for females.

Age Group Male Uninsured % Female Uninsured %
Under 18 6.1% 5.9%
18-34 years 16.1% 12.0%
35-64 years 10.9% 8.6%
65+ years 0.9% 0.8%
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United States 2024 Demographics: Nativity and Citizenship Status

Treemap showing the population distribution by nativity and citizenship status in the United States based on U.S. Census data.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the nativity and citizenship data for the United States shows that 92.8% of the population are U.S. citizens. This includes both native-born and naturalized citizens, representing 315,714,107 individuals out of a total population of 340,110,990 people.

The nativity breakdown reveals diverse origins: 83.5% were born in the United States, 0.6% were born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Island Areas, and 1.1% were born abroad of American parent(s).

Among the foreign-born population, 7.6% of the total population have become naturalized U.S. citizens (25,837,975 individuals), while 7.2% are non-citizens (24,396,883 individuals).

Nativity/Citizenship Status Percentage
Born in the United States 83.5%
Born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Island Areas 0.6%
Born abroad of American parent(s) 1.1%
U.S. citizen by naturalization 7.6%
Not a U.S. citizen 7.2%
Total U.S. Citizens 92.8%
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United States 2024 Demographics: Means of Transportation to Work

Treemap showing means of transportation to work distribution in the United States.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the commuting patterns for the United States show that 78.4% of workers commute by car, truck, or van. This represents 129,643,168 workers out of a total workforce of 165,360,450 people.

Public transportation usage stands at 3.7% (6,097,425 workers), which includes buses, subways, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries, but excludes taxicabs. Active transportation methods include walking (2.4%) and bicycling (0.5%).

Remote work has become an increasingly important commuting option, with 13.3% of workers in the United States working from home. An additional 1.7% use other means such as taxicabs, motorcycles, or other forms of transportation. These alternative commuting patterns reflect changing work arrangements and transportation preferences in the modern workforce.

Transportation Method Percentage
Car, truck, or van 78.4%
Public transportation 3.7%
Bicycle 0.5%
Walked 2.4%
Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means 1.7%
Worked from home 13.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The age breakdown for the population of the United States is as follows:

Age Group Percentage
Under 5 years5.40%
5–17 years (children)16.04%
18–24 years (young adults)9.19%
25–34 years13.58%
35–54 years25.52%
55–64 years12.26%
65 years and over (seniors)18.01%

The racial and ethnic composition of the United States is dominated by: White Alone (Non-Hispanic): 56.27%, Hispanic or Latino (Any Race): 20.00%, Black/African American Alone: 11.75%. The complete breakdown includes 8 distinct racial and ethnic categories.

The median household income in the United States is $81,604. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the area, meaning half of households earn more than this amount and half earn less.

The household income distribution in the United States is: Very Low Income (under $20,000): 11.15%, Low Income ($20,000-$34,999): 9.53%, Lower Middle Income ($35,000-$49,999): 9.89%, Middle Income ($50,000-$74,999): 15.64%, Upper Middle Income ($75,000-$149,999): 30.39%, High Income ($150,000+): 23.40%.

Approximately 41.16% of households in the United States earn over $100,000 annually. This includes households earning between $100,000 and $124,999, $125,000 and $149,999, $150,000 and $199,999, and $200,000 or more.

In the United States, 36.85% of the population aged 25 and older holds a bachelor's degree or higher. This includes those with bachelor's degrees as well as those with graduate or professional degrees.

The educational attainment breakdown for the United States (population 25+) is: Less than high school graduate: 10.08%, High school graduate (including equivalency): 25.73%, Some college or associate's degree: 27.34%, Bachelor's degree: 22.14%, Graduate or professional degree: 14.71%.

In the United States, 89.92% of the population aged 25 and older has completed at least a high school education. This includes high school graduates, those with some college, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees.

In the United States, 8.2% of the population lacks health insurance coverage. This represents 27,479,253 individuals out of a total population of 335,190,522 people.

The uninsured rates vary by age group in the United States. For young adults (18-34 years), 16.1% of males and 12.0% of females lack coverage. In the 35-64 age group, 10.9% of males and 8.6% of females are uninsured. These working-age populations typically face different coverage challenges than children or seniors.

Children under 18 in the United States have uninsured rates of 6.1% for males and 5.9% for females. Seniors aged 65 and older, who are typically covered by Medicare, have uninsured rates of 0.9% for males and 0.8% for females. These age groups generally have higher coverage rates due to public programs.

In the United States, 92.8% of the population are U.S. citizens. This includes native-born citizens and naturalized citizens. Out of a total population of 340,110,990 people, 315,714,107 are U.S. citizens.

the United States has 25,837,975 naturalized U.S. citizens, representing 7.6% of the total population. These are foreign-born individuals who have gone through the naturalization process to become U.S. citizens.

The nativity and citizenship breakdown for the United States is: 83.5% were born in the United States, 0.6% were born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Island Areas, 1.1% were born abroad of American parent(s), 7.6% are foreign-born naturalized U.S. citizens, and 7.2% are foreign-born non-citizens.

In the United States, 78.4% of workers commute by car, truck, or van, making it the most common means of transportation to work. Out of 165,360,450 total workers, 129,643,168 use personal vehicles for their commute.

6,097,425 workers in the United States use public transportation (excluding taxicabs) to commute to work, representing 3.7% of all workers. This includes buses, subways, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries.

Alternative commute methods in the United States include: 13.3% work from home, 2.4% walk to work, 0.5% bicycle, and 1.7% use other means such as taxicabs or motorcycles. These alternatives to driving alone help reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact.