Census · Decennial urban/rural

Urban vs Rural Population

Name: US Urban vs Rural Population
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

In 1900 most Americans lived in rural areas; today four in five live in urban areas. This stacked view shows a century of urbanization, census by census.

Urban vs Rural Population — PublicChartsThe share of Americans living in urban vs rural areas at each census since 1900. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.Urban vs Rural PopulationIn 1900 most Americans lived in rural areas; today four in five live in urban areas. This stacked view shows a century of urbanization, census by census.