1890 Population Distribution

Distribution of the Population of the United States: 1890

1890 German Population Map

Density of Distribution of the Natives of the Germanic Nations: 1890

1890 German Population Map

The 1890 census collected information from households that enabled the U.S. Census Bureau to produce a variety of maps, including this map about the distribution of the German population.

Proportion of the Colored to the Aggregate Population: 1890

1890 Black Population Map

The Census Bureau produced a similar map for the black population.

A Note on Language

Census statistics date back to 1790 and reflect the growth and change of the United States. Past census reports contain some terms that today’s readers may consider obsolete and inappropriate. As part of our goal to be open and transparent with the public, we are improving access to all Census Bureau original publications and statistics, which serve as a guide to the nation's history.

Page Last Revised - February 12, 2025