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2018 Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin

June 20, 2019

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Population Estimates Show Aging Across Race Groups Differs

June 20, 2019

The nation as a whole continues to grow older with the median age increasing to 38.2 years in 2018, up from 37.2 years in 2010.
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Nuevos estimados: el envejecimiento a través de grupos raciales

June 20, 2019

La nación continúa envejeciendo, con la edad mediana aumentando a 38.2 años de edad en 2018, en comparación con 37.2 años de edad en 2010.

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A More Diverse Nation

June 20, 2019

Distribution of race and Hispanic origin by age groups.
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Midwest Counties Are Getting Younger

June 20, 2019

Median age change: 2010 to 2018.
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Youngest and Oldest Counties

June 20, 2019

Median age of U.S. counties in 2018.

Summary Tables

Table 1. Median Age in 2010 and 2018 for the United States, Regions, and States [<1.0 MB]
Table 2a. Population by Sex, Race, and Ethnicity for the United States and Regions: 2010 [<1.0 MB]

Detailed Tables

Estimates of the Components of Resident Population Change by Race and Hispanic Origin for the United States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Single Year of Age and Sex for the United States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Single Year of Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin for the United States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Single Year of Age, Race Alone or in Combination, and Hispanic Origin for the United States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Single Year of Age and Sex for the United States, States, and Puerto Rico Commonwealth: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin for the United States and States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Age, Race Alone or in Combination, and Hispanic Origin for the United States and States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for the United States, States, and Counties: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Race Alone or in Combination, and Hispanic Origin for the United States, States, and Counties: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Selected Age Groups by Sex for the United States, States, Counties, and Puerto Rico Commonwealth and Municpios: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018

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Blog Entry: Growth or Decline: Understanding How Populations Change

With the release of the 2015 county and metro/micro area population estimates and components of change, we can explore the question – how did the United States population change in the last year?
Press Kit: 2018 City/Town Population Estimates

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States, according to new population estimates for cities and towns,
Press Kit: 2018 County and Metro Population Estimates

The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day media embargo period for subscribers to view the 2018 population estimates.
Press Kit: 2017 Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin

Detailed population estimates by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.
Census Bureau to Embargo Detailed Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin

The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo for members of the media to view the 2018 population estimates by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.

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