US Census 2020: See most populated and least populated states

According to the 2020 census, the United States has a population of more than 331 million. Compared to 2010, the population of the US – 50 states has increased by 7.4%.

The US had a total population of 311.6 million in the 2011 census. The report released by the Census Bureau shows that the different US states have witnessed various changes in population growth rates in the past decade.
The US states vary in size and population, and the population ratio to the area is not directly proportionate. California ranks at the top in the population, with more than 39 million inhabitants. However, the state ranks third in the area with 163,695 square miles.


Wyoming is ranked the lowest in the population, with only 576,851 residents. In terms of total area, Wyoming stands at number 40, with an area of 97,813 square miles. Almost 20 percent of the total population lives in Lamanie County. Lamanai County has a total population of 100,512, and the county is also home to the state's capital city. Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, home to about 65000 people.


Vermont is the second least populated state in the US. It has a total population of 643,077. Vermont has a very small area as well. It ranks at number 45 in the total area among the US states. It has a total area of 9,614 square miles.

Alaska, the largest state in the area, has a total area of 663,267 square miles. It is the third lowest-populated state in the United States. It has a total population of 733,391. The reason for the low population in Alaska is the extremely cold and inhabitable land. It is among the coldest regions in the world. The temperature in Alaska drops to as low as -45 degrees celsius during the winter.

FAQs:

1. Which is the lowest populated country in the world?
   Vatican City is the lowest populated country in the world.
2. When was the first census conducted in the world?
   The first census happened in about 3800 BCE in the Babylonian Empire.