2020 Census Data

Question 1

In 2020, what percentage and where did the majority of the U.S. Population live?

Answer 1

86% of the U.S. Population lived in metropolitan statistical areas, up from 85% in 2010. Another 8% lived in MICROpolitan statistical areas, down from 9% in 2010.

Question 2

Which state and counties were among the decades most notable fast-growing areas?

Answer 2

North Dakota, and McKenzie County, which grew by 131% and Williams County grew by 83%.

Question 3

between 2010 and 2020 how much did the U.S. Metro Areas grow? How much did the Micro Areas grow?

Answer 3

U.S. Metro Areas grew by 9% and U.S. Micro Areas grew by 1%. Note: All metro and micro areas in Puerto Rico lost population during this decade.

Question 4

What percentage of U.S. Counties or equivalents gained population between 2010 and 2020?

Answer 4

47%

Question 5

Which 5 counties (In Metro Areas) gained at least 300,000 people during 2010-2020?

Answer 5

Harris County, Texas
(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land); Maricopa County, Arizona (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler); King County,
Washington (Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue); Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise); and Tarrant
County, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington).

Question 6

What county is the largest in the U.S. in 2020?

Answer 6

Los Angeles California, crossing the 10.0 million-person mark.

Question 7

Which Metro Areas crossed the 1.0 million-person threshold between 2010-2020?

Answer 7

Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI;
Tucson, AZ; Urban Honolulu, HI; Tulsa, OK; and Fresno, CA.

Question 8

Which U.S. Metro Area grew the fastest?

Answer 8

The Villages in Florida

Question 9

Which state experienced the largest population increase between 2010-2020?

Answer 9

Texas (Followed by Florida, California, Georgia, and Washington)

Question 10

What are the top 5 populous states in the U.S. between 2010-2020?

Answer 10

1. California (39.5 Million) 2. Texas (29.1 million), 3. Florida (21.5 Million) 4. New York (20.2 Million) 5. Pennsylvania (13.0 Million)

Question 11

What was the fastest growing state in the U.S. between 2010-2020?

Answer 11

Utah - Increased by 18.4%

Question 12

How often does American Community Survey release estimates of survey data tables?

Answer 12

1 year estimates and 5 year estimates

Question 13

What is the population threshold for the 1-year estimates from American Community Survey?

Answer 13

Data sets are available for areas with a population of at least 65,000 people.

Question 14

How small are the data sets for the 5-year estimates from American Community Survey?

Answer 14

5-year estimates are available for areas down to the block group scale.