Population by State — United States
Compare 50 states, 3,200+ counties and 1,000 cities for 2026. Search, sort, charts and state vs state comparison from Census.
How Crowded Is It? — Density & Growth
Density = people ÷ area. Growth projects forward.
California ~39M, Texas ~30M — together 1 in 5 Americans.
Older states (Maine 45.0) vs younger (Utah 31.5) — median age.
State vs State — Compare Population
All 50 States — Search, Sort & Rank
Click header to sort · Tap state for full page| # | State ↕ | Population ↕ | Median Age ↕ | Households ↕ |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What data does this page show?
Demographic breakdown of U.S. populations. View state counts, median age matrixes, and county growth trends natively.
Why track median age?
It signals workforce youth, service demand and growth momentum per state.
State vs county data?
States show totals; counties reveal where growth actually happens.
How current are the figures?
All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.
Where do the numbers come from?
All figures are compiled from official U.S. government public data and refreshed automatically. LifeIndexData is 100% free to use and fully independent: we are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or compensated by any bank, lender or financial institution, and advertising never influences our data or rankings.
How do I cite this page?
LifeIndexData. "U.S. Population Metrics: State & County Demographics (2026)" (2026). https://lifeindexdata.com/usa/states/population/
Is this financial advice?
No. All data is informational only — see our Disclaimer before making decisions.