16 Questions
According to the most recent government ______, in 2010, the population is almost 309 million people.
census
The United States is the ______ most populous country in the world.
third
The People's Republic of China is the ______ most populous country in the world.
most
Hispanics, whose origins lie in ______ countries, comprise whites, blacks, and Native Americans
Spanish-speaking
India is the ______ most populous country in the world.
second
Hispanics make up ______ percent of the present U.S. population
16.3
The population by ______ and origin includes the percentages of whites, blacks, and so on.
race
The population by ______ distribution includes where people live.
geographical
The five most populous states are California, with more than ______ million people
37
Over half, or some ______ percent of the population, lives in the South and in the West of the United States
58
The 2010 U.S. ______ reports that 72.4 percent of the population is white.
census
About ______ percent of the people live in metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Houston
83
About ______ percent of the population is of Asian origin.
4.8
Fewer than ______ out of 10 people live in rural areas
2
There are more than ______ million more women than men in the U.S. population
five
According to the ______ census, there are more women than men in the U.S. population
2010
Study Notes
Population of the United States
- The United States has a population of almost 309 million people, as of 2010, making it the third most populous country in the world.
- The population has increased by about 27 million people since the 2000 census.
Rank of Countries by Population
- The People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world.
- India is the second most populous country.
- The United States is the third most populous country.
- Indonesia, Brazil, and Pakistan are the fourth, fifth, and sixth most populous countries, respectively.
Population by Race and Origin
- 72.4% of the population is white.
- 12.6% of the population is black.
- 4.8% of the population is of Asian origin.
- 0.2% of the population is Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
- 0.9% of the population is Native American.
- 2.9% of the population is a mixture of two or more races.
- 6.2% of the population reports themselves as "of some other race".
- Hispanics make up 16.3% of the present U.S. population.
Population by Geographical Distribution
- The five most populous states are California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
- California has more than 37 million people.
- Texas has more than 25 million people.
- New York has a little more than 19 million people.
- Florida has a little less than 19 million people.
- Illinois has almost 13 million people.
- Over half, or 58%, of the population lives in the South and in the West of the United States.
- About 83% of the people live in metropolitan areas.
- Fewer than 2 out of 10 people, live in rural areas.
Population by Age and Gender
- There are more women than men in the United States.
- There are more than five million more women than men in the U.S. population.
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