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What was the urban population of the United States in the 1900s?
30 million people
As the promise of jobs and higher wages attracted more and more people into the cities, the U.S. began to shift to a nation of city dwellers. By 1900, 30 million people, or 30 percent of the total population, lived in cities.
What percentage of the US population was urban in 1920?
50 percent
The 1920 census marked the first time in which over 50 percent of the U.S. population was defined as urban.
What percentage of the US population is urban?
Urban, Urbanized Area, Urban Cluster, and Rural Population, 2010 and 2000: United States
| Area | Number of 2010 Urban Areas | Percentage of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||
| United States | 3,573 | |
| Urban | 80.7% | |
| Urbanized Areas | 486 | 71.2% |
What percentage of the population lived in urban areas in 1900?
40%
1800-1990: Changes In Urban/Rural U.S. Population
| Year | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 40% | 60% |
| 1910 | 46% | 54% |
| 1920 | 51% | 49% |
| 1930 | 56% | 44% |
What was the US population in 1910?
92,228,496
POP Culture: 1910
| The 1910 Census | 10 Largest Urban Places | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Resident Population: | 92,228,496 | Population |
| Population per square mile of land area: | 26.0 | 4,766,883 |
| Percent increase of population from 1900 to 1910: | 21.0 | 2,185,283 |
| Official Enumeration Date: | April 15 | 1,549,008 |
Why did urban population increase in the late 1800s?
One important result of industrialization and immigration was the growth of cities, a process known as urbanization. Commonly, factories were located near urban areas. These businesses attracted immigrants and people moving from rural areas who were looking for employment. Cities grew at a rapid rate as a result.
When did the US population become more urban than rural?
1920
By 1920, more Americans lived in cities than in rural areas for the first time in US history.