Demography

Demography

American Households Keep Shrinking

Average household size in America ranges from 2.99 people in Utah to just 1.99 in Washington D.C. Using recent Census data, this map visualizes how household size varies dramatically across the United States. Utah’s higher birth rates and California’s diverse population contribute to larger households, while Vermont, Maine, and D.C. show the smallest. The national average stands at 2.55 people per household, down from 3.33 in 1960.

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