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| Characteristics |
| Reference period Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year. |
| Scope |
| Population coverage
Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.
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| Other Aspects |
| Quality comments Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas. |
| Related Metadata: |
| All Higher Levels Subject: (ALFS) Population Census based Main Economic Indicators |