How The United States Has Changed Since The 1930 Census

Here is a comparison of the United States between the Census years of 1930 and 2000. I am sure you will find it interesting. It's from the Census Bureau.

Total US Population: 1930: 122.8 million  2000: 281.4 million

Leading country of birth of foreign born:  1930: Italy (1.8 million) 2000: Mexico (7.8 million)

Life expectancy:  1930: 59.7 years    2000: 77.1 years

Median age:  1930: 26.5 years    2000: 35.3 years

Population of California:  1930: 5.7 million    2000: 33.9 million

Number of people age 65 and over:  1930: 6.6 million     2000: 35.0 million

Proportion of women in the labor force:  1930: 24% 2000: 61%

Percentage of households consisting of people living alone:  1930: 8% 2000: 26%

Average number of people per household:  1930: 4.1    2000: 2.6