2020 United States census

The 2020 United States census was the 24th decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to offer options to respond online or by phone, in addition to the paper response form used for previous censuses.

Twenty-fourth census of the United States
April 1, 2020
Seal of the U.S. Census Bureau
General information
CountryUnited States
Topics
Census topics
  • People and population
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Families and living arrangements
  • Health
  • Education
  • Business and economy
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Income and poverty
AuthorityU.S. Census Bureau
Websitewww.census.gov
Results
Total population331,449,281 ( 7.4%)
Most populous ​stateCalifornia (39,538,223)
Least populous ​stateWyoming (576,851)

The census was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its administration. The census recorded a resident population of 331,449,281 in the 50 states and the national capital of Washington, D.C., reflecting an increase of 7.4 percent, or 22,703,743, over that of 2010. The growth rate was the second-lowest ever recorded, and the net increase was the sixth highest in history. This was the first census where the 10 most-populous states each surpassed 10 million residents, and the first census where the 10 most-populous cities each surpassed 1 million residents.

This census' data determined the electoral votes' distribution for the scheduled 2024 United States presidential election. A subsequent review by the bureau found significant undercounts in several minority populations and in several states.

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