what is the population of the united states of america
Demography of the United States The United States is estimated to have a population of 327,589,916 as of April 23, 2018, making it the third most populous country in the world.[3] It is very urbanized, with 81% residing in cities and suburbs as of 2014 (the worldwide urban rate is 54%).[4] California and Texas are the most populous states, as the mean center of U.S. population has consistently shifted westward and southward.[5][6] New York City is the most populous city in the United States.[7]
Race and ethnicity in the United States As of July 2016[update], white Americans are the racial majority. African Americans are the largest racial minority, amounting to an estimated 12.7% of the population. Hispanic and Latino Americans amount to an estimated 17.8% of the total U.S. population, making up the largest ethnic minority.[8] The White, non-Hispanic or Latino population make up 61.3% of the nation's total, with the total White population (including White Hispanics and Latinos) being 76.9%.[9]