1940 United States Census
The Sixteenth United States Census was done by the Census Bureau. It found the population of the United States to be 132,164,569. This was an increase of 7.3 percent from the 1930 population. The census date of record was April 1, 1940.
| Sixteenth Census of the United States | |
|---|---|
| File:Seal of the United States Census Bureau.svg U.S. Census Bureau Seal | |
| File:1940 census form large.jpg Population Schedule | |
| General information | |
| Country | United States |
| Date taken | April 1, 1940 |
| Total population | 132,164,569 |
| Percent change | |
| Most populous state | New York 13,479,142 |
| Least populous state | Nevada 110,247 |
A number of new questions were asked. These included where people were 5 years before, highest level of education, and information about wages.
1940 United States Census Media
1940 US Census poster
- 1940 US Census Map.png
A map showing the population change of each US State by percentage.