Population of United States 2026
345٬040٬643
Population now (estimate)
9٬833٬517
Area (km²)
35
Density (per km²)
0.5%
Annual growth rate
345٬040٬643
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of United States in 2026 is about 345,040,643 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 0.5%.
United States covers about 9,833,517 km², with Washington, D.C. as its capital, giving a population density of around 35 people per km².
United States is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Population growth is slow and stable, similar to low-fertility countries.