Gray bands: NBER recessions
What is Population?
Population includes resident population plus armed forces overseas. This series is measured in Thousands and updated monthly.
Current Population Value
As of April 1, 2026, the current population is 342680.00 Thousands. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
Historical Trend
Population rose 0.02% month-over-month. Over the past year, population rose 0.35% from March 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 342680.00 (April 2026), and the lowest was 175818.00 (January 1959).
Methodology & Source
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency: Monthly
Units: Thousands
Population includes resident population plus armed forces overseas. The monthly estimate is the average of estimates for the first of the month and the first of the following month. BEA Account Code: B230RC A Guide to the National Income and Product Accounts of the United States (NIPA) - (http://w...