POPTHMPopulation (POPTHM) — Current Value & Historical Data
Population (POPTHM) Chart & Data Table
Gray bands: NBER recessions
What is Population (POPTHM)?
Population includes resident population plus armed forces overseas. This series is measured in Thousands and updated monthly.
Current Population (POPTHM) Value
As of May 1, 2026, the current population is 342746.00 Thousands. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
Population Historical Trend
Population rose 0.02% month-over-month. Over the past year, population rose 0.33% from April 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 342746.00 (May 2026), and the lowest was 175818.00 (January 1959).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Thousands
Notes
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...
Frequently Asked Questions About Population (POPTHM)
What is the current population?
As of May 1, 2026, population stands at 342746.00 Thousands.
Where does population data come from?
Population data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is population updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for population?
In the available data, the highest value was 342746.00 Thousands in May 2026, and the lowest was 175818.00 Thousands in January 1959.
How has population changed over the past year?
Over the past year, population increased 0.33%.
See Population in context
POPTHM is tracked on the Labor Market dashboard, alongside related indicators and historical context.
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