How the Nation Has Changed Since the 1930 Census |
| 1930 |
2000 | |
| Total U.S. Population |
122.8 million | 281.4 million |
|
Leading country of birth of foreign born |
Italy (1.8 million) | Mexico (7.8 million) |
| Life expectancy |
59.7 years | 77.1 years |
| Median age |
26.5 years | 35.3 years |
| Population of California |
5.7 million | 33.9 million |
|
Number of people age 65 and over |
6.6 million | 35.0 million |
|
Proportion of women in the labor force |
24% | 61% |
|
Percentage of households consisting of people living alone |
8% | 26% |
|
Average number of people per household |
4.1 | 2.6 |
Note: The data are the most recent as of the reference
date.
For further
information, contact the Census Bureau's Public Information Office at
301-457-3691.
