Table A. Social and Economic Characteristics of the United States
Table A. Social and Economic Characteristics of the United States
| 1980 | 1985 | 1990 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total U.S. resident populationa (thousands) | 227,255 | 237,924 | R248,791 | R262,803 | R265,229 | R267,784 | R270,248 | 272,691 |
| Ageb (thousands) | ||||||||
| Under 18 | 63,754 | 62,623 | R63,949 | R68,555 | R69,109 | R69,603 | R69,903 | 70,199 |
| 18-24 years | 30,022 | 28,902 | R26,961 | R25,112 | R24,843 | R24,980 | R25,476 | 26,011 |
| 25-34 | 37,082 | 41,696 | R43,174 | R40,730 | R40,246 | R39,559 | R38,743 | 37,936 |
| 35-44 | 25,634 | 31,691 | R37,444 | R42,555 | R43,365 | R44,014 | R44,498 | 44,813 |
| 45-54 | 22,800 | 22,460 | R25,062 | R31,100 | R32,358 | R33,625 | R34,575 | 35,802 |
| 55-64 | 21,703 | 22,135 | R21,116 | R21,132 | R21,353 | R21,816 | R22,666 | 23,389 |
| 65 and over | 25,550 | 28,415 | R31,083 | R33,619 | R33,957 | R34,185 | R34,385 | 34,540 |
| Sexc (thousands) | ||||||||
| Male | 110,053 | 116,160 | R121,284 | R128,294 | R129,504 | R130,783 | R132,030 | 133,277 |
| Female | 116,493 | 122,576 | R127,507 | R134,510 | R135,724 | R137,001 | R138,218 | 139,414 |
| Metropolitan areas (population in millions)d | ||||||||
| Large (over 1 million) | 119.0 | U | R139 | 147 | 149 | 151 | 153 | 156 |
| Medium (250,000-999,999) | 41.0 | U | R41 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Small (less than 250,000) | 17.0 | U | R18 | 19 | R19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rural v. urbane (thousands) | ||||||||
| Rural | 59,495 | U | 61,656 | U | U | U | U | U |
| Urban | 167,051 | U | 187,053 | U | U | U | U | U |
| Regionsf (millions) | ||||||||
| Northeast | 49.1 | 49.9 | 50.8 | 51.4 | 51.6 | 51.6 | R51.7 | 51.8 |
| South | 75.4 | 81.4 | 85.5 | 91.8 | 93.1 | 94.2 | R95.3 | 96.5 |
| Midwest | 58.9 | 58.8 | 59.7 | 61.8 | 62.1 | 62.5 | 63.0 | 63.2 |
| West | 43.2 | 47.8 | 52.8 | 57.7 | 58.5 | 59.4 | 60.3 | 61.2 |
| Immigrants admittedg | 530,639 | 570,009 | 1,536,483 | 720,461 | 915,900 | 798,378 | 660,477 | U |
| Total area (square miles)h | 3,618,770 | U | 3,717,796 | U | U | U | U | U |
| Gross domestic product (chained $ 1996 billions)i | 4,900.9 | 5,717.1 | 6,707.9 | 7,543.8 | 7,813.2 | 8,144.8 | 8,495.7 | 8,848.2 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 66.5 | 97.5 | 118.3 | 123.1 | 130.4 | 143.1 | 142.9 | U |
| Manufacturing | 832.3 | 987.9 | 1,102.3 | 1,284.7 | 1,316.0 | 1,385.0 | 1448.7 | U |
| Mining | 90.6 | 96.2 | 105.8 | 113.0 | 113.0 | 119.4 | 126.4 | U |
| Construction | 249.4 | 270.5 | 287.5 | 299.6 | 316.4 | 329.3 | 342.9 | U |
| Transportation | 154.0 | 170.9 | 180.6 | 225.1 | 243.4 | 256.8 | 261.6 | U |
| Wholesale/retail trade | 621.5 | 822.7 | 954.6 | 1,124.4 | 1,216.7 | 1,328.5 | 1459.7 | U |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1,003.1 | 1,125.5 | 1,250.6 | 1,393.0 | 1,436.8 | 1,510.5 | 1606.7 | U |
| Services | 928.1 | 1,103.3 | 1,361.9 | 1,510.4 | 1,564.2 | 1,634.4 | 1708.1 | U |
| Total civilian labor force (thousands) | 106,940 | 115,461 | 125,840 | 132,304 | 133,943 | 136,297 | 137,673 | 139,368 |
| Participation rate of men | 77.4% | 76.3% | 76.4% | 75.0% | 74.9% | 75.0% | 74.9% | 74.7% |
| Participation rate of women | 51.5% | 54.5% | 57.5% | 58.9% | 59.3% | 59.8% | 59.8% | 60.0% |
| Number of households (thousands) | 80,776 | 86,789 | 93,347 | 98,990 | 99,627 | 101,018 | 102,528 | U |
| Average size of households | 2.76 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.64 | 2.62 | U |
| Median household income (chained $ 1996)j | R$33,722 | R$34,439 | R$35,945 | R$35,082 | $35,492 | R$36,175 | R$37,430 | U |
| Average household expenditures (chained $ 1996) | U | R$34,253 | R$34,070 | R$33,217 | $33,797 | R$34,038 | R$34,205 | U |
a Estimates as of July except 1980 and 1990, which are as of April 1.
b Total population count has been revised since the 1980 census. Numbers by age have not been corrected and may not sum to total.
c 1995 through 1999 data are estimates.
d Defined as Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas, as of July 1, 1994.
e As of April 1 of year indicated. The Census Bureau only tabulates urban/rural numbers for the decennial census years.
f As of July 1 for all years except 1980 and 1990.
g Fiscal year ending September 30.
h The Census Bureau tabulates area (square miles) data for the decennial census years only. Data for 1990 reflect the inclusion
of the Great Lakes, inland water, and coastal water. Data for prior years included inland water only.
i Estimates for 1980 and 1985 are shown on the basis of the 1972 Standard Industrial Code (SIC); 1990-96 are based on the 1987 SIC.
j Households as of March of following year.
KEY: R = revised; U = data are not available
SOURCES:
U.S. resident population: 1980-90: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 2.
1995-99: Ibid., Population Estimates Program, Population Division, Internet website http://www.census.gov/populations/estimates/nation/intfile2-1.txt, as of April 27, 2000.
Age: 1980-90:Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 14.
1995-99: Ibid., Populations Estimates Program, Population Division, Internet website http://www.census.gov/populations/estimates/nation/intfile2-1.txt, as of April 27, 2000.
Sex:1980-90:Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 19.
1995-99: Ibid., Populations Estimates Program, Population Division, Internet website http://www.census.gov/populations/estimates/nation/intfile2-1.txt, as of April 27, 2000.
Metropolitan areas: 1980: Statistical Abstract of the United States 1995 (Washington, DC:1995), table 41.
1990-96:Ibid., Statistical Abstract of the United States 1999 (Washington, DC 1999), table 41.
Rural/urban: Ibid., table 46.
Regions: 1980-97: Ibid., table 29
1998-99: Ibid., Internet site http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/state/st-99-1.txt, as of Apr. 27, 2000.
Immigrants: 1980-85: Statistical Abstract of the United States 1990 (Washington, DC: 1990), table 6.
1990-96: Ibid., Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 6.
1997-98: U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Office of Policy and Planning, Statistics Branch, Annual Report, Legal
Immigration, Fiscal Year 1998, No. 2, May 1999, Internet site http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/aboutins/statistics/index.htm, as of May 1, 2000.
Total area: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC:1998), table 1.
Gross domestic product: 1980-90: Ibid., Survey of Current Business (Washington, DC: November 1997)
1995-97: Ibid., November 1998.
1998: Ibid., September 1999.
1999: Ibid., April 2000.
Industry gross domestic products are expressed as chained 1996 dollars using industry-specific chain-type quantity indices from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Civilian labor force: 1980-85: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 644.
1990-99: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Internet site http://www.bls.gov, specific series data query, as of May 1, 2000.
Participation rates: 1985: U.S. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 639.
1990-99: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Internet site http://www.bls.gov, specific series data queries, as of May 1, 2000.
Number and average size of households: 1980-97: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998 (Washington, DC: 1998), table 69.
1998: Ibid., Statistical Abstract of the United States 1999 (Washington, DC: 1999), table 70.
Median household income: Ibid., Statistical Abstract of the United States 1999 (Washington, DC:1999), table 742. Converted to chained 1996 dollars using the chain-type price index for personal consumption expenditures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Average household expenditures: Ibid., U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, Internet site http://www.bls.gov/csxhome.htm. Converted to chained 1996 dollars using the chain-type price index for personal consumption expenditures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.