Population of the United States – 1790 to 1820
This map displays the population density of the United States according to the 1790, 1800, 1810 and 1820 Censuses. This map is an example of a choropleth map; the darker shaded regions represent higher population densities while the lighter shaded regions represent lower population densities.
The David Rumsey Map Collection
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Page Last Revised - April 2, 2024