Population density in United States
Population density in the United States was 37.3 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 0.5% from 2024. That is the 164th highest of 214 countries in 2024.
Population density in United States, 2020 to 2025
All 6 values
| Period | inhabitants per km² |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.3 |
| 2024 | 37.2 |
| 2023 | 36.8 |
| 2022 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | 36.3 |
| 2020 | 36.2 |
Rankings
Definition
Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.
United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.
How to cite
U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.Use this data in your AI agent
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What is the population density in United States?
Population density in the United States was 37.3 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 0.5% from 2024. That is the 164th highest of 214 countries in 2024.
Where does this figure come from?
U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-09.
What was the highest population density in United States?
37.3 inhabitants per km² in 2025, the highest value since 2020 in this series.
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