No data shows in much of the country, the estimates are spotty in many territories, and there were people who lived in the blanked out areas before newcomers settled. This is especially notable during the first century. This is approximate, but it gives a better idea of how the distribution of population changed.Īs you watch, keep in mind that the map is based on data that was available and that it only represents the United States population. The map is keyed to show areas of population densities ranging from under 2 inhabitants per square mile to areas with 90 or more inhabitants per square mile. Demographics of the United States concern matters of population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations, and other aspects regarding the population. The time in between each time period represents a smoothed transition. Map of A map of the eastern United States in 1790 showing the western extent of the territories to the Mississippi, and the distribution of EuropeanAmerican population at the time. The United States is a country primarily located in North America. I guess it makes up for it by being all 'orange' and small, but that corner of the map does not stand out as unpopulated. The 2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer is a web map application that includes data from the 2020 Census at the state, county, and census tract levels. The animated map above shows population density by decade, going back to 1790 and up to recent estimates for 2015. The map below illustrates the population density of the United States, excluding Indians not taxed, as compiled from the records of the 1790 census. Surprised that Vermont, the second least populous state, doesnt have any 'yellow' counties. 98.4K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.9K Share Save 135K views 4 years ago USA DataIsBeautiful WestwardExpansion The animated map of population density, made using Jonathan Schroeders. If you look at people per square mile over a couple of centuries, you get a better idea of how the country developed. A lot of people per square mile reside in big cities, fewer people reside in suburban areas, and a lot fewer people reside in rural areas. You’ve likely seen the population density map of the United States in one form or another.