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1850 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
633,82233.064.82508492475,1354.93 1830 12,866,02033.556.25508492864,5096.72 1840 17,069,45332.678.295094911,453,9948.52 1850 23,191,87635.867.785114892,897,58612.49 1860 31,443,32135.5810.395114895,072,25616.13 1870 38,558,37122.6310.705074938made on meagre information, and that often of a purely conjectural character. Mr. DeBow, who edited the census returns in 1850, gave the following estimates of colonial population: 1707262,000 17491,046,000 17752,803,000 Mr. Bancroft gives tof potatoes, tons of hay and hemp, pounds of tobacco and cotton and sugar, the value of dairy products, etc. The census of 1850 was placed under the charge of the newly created Department of the Interior. The first superintendent was Joseph C. G. Keng9,118................4747475092,531 In the taking of the ninth census the act corporated villages; reports were proof 1850 was substantially followed, and Gen. Francis A. Walker was the superintendent. There were the volumes of statistics, of p
1860 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
: General table 1790-1900. Date.TotalPer Cent. ofPopulation perSexes per 1,000 Population.Urban Population.Per Cent. of Population.Increase.Square Mile.Male.Female.Urban Population to Total. 1790 3,929,2144.75509491131,4723.35 1800 5,308,48335.116.41512488210,8733.97 1810 .7,239,88136.403.62510490356,9204.93 1820 9,633,82233.064.82508492475,1354.93 1830 12,866,02033.556.25508492864,5096.72 1840 17,069,45332.678.295094911,453,9948.52 1850 23,191,87635.867.785114892,897,58612.49 1860 31,443,32135.5810.395114895,072,25616.13 1870 38,558,37122.6310.705074938,071,87520.93 1880 .50,155,78330.0813.9251049011,318,54722.57 1890 . 63,069,75624.8520.7851148918,235,67029.12 1900 76,295,22020.97(Not yet reported ) Previous to 1790 there were no definite figures of population; everything was estimate. During the life of the Continental Congress the taxation apportionment, as well as the calls for troops from the colonies, was made on meagre information, and that often of a
1870 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
t. ofPopulation perSexes per 1,000 Population.Urban Population.Per Cent. of Population.Increase.Square Mile.Male.Female.Urban Population to Total. 1790 3,929,2144.75509491131,4723.35 1800 5,308,48335.116.41512488210,8733.97 1810 .7,239,88136.403.62510490356,9204.93 1820 9,633,82233.064.82508492475,1354.93 1830 12,866,02033.556.25508492864,5096.72 1840 17,069,45332.678.295094911,453,9948.52 1850 23,191,87635.867.785114892,897,58612.49 1860 31,443,32135.5810.395114895,072,25616.13 1870 38,558,37122.6310.705074938,071,87520.93 1880 .50,155,78330.0813.9251049011,318,54722.57 1890 . 63,069,75624.8520.7851148918,235,67029.12 1900 76,295,22020.97(Not yet reported ) Previous to 1790 there were no definite figures of population; everything was estimate. During the life of the Continental Congress the taxation apportionment, as well as the calls for troops from the colonies, was made on meagre information, and that often of a purely conjectural character. Mr. DeBow, who e
November 1st, 1872 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
4,184 Washington11,594..............4042423433518,103 West Virginia442,014................27292828958,800 Wisconsin30,945..........302415151614132,069,042 Wyoming9,118................4747475092,531 In the taking of the ninth census the act corporated villages; reports were proof 1850 was substantially followed, and Gen. Francis A. Walker was the superintendent. There were the volumes of statistics, of population, agriculture, and manufactures, and, besides, a compendium was issued Nov. 1, 1872, in which were wellprepared summaries of the more important reports. The tenth census act directed the establishment of a census office in the Department of the Interior. Additions were made to the previous acts, such as the indebtedness of cities, counties, and incorporated villages; reports were provided for from railways, to ascertain their condition, business, etc.; also, similar information was asked for in regard to express and telegraph companies; experts were employed in place
1879 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
office in the Department of the Interior. Additions were made to the previous acts, such as the indebtedness of cities, counties, and incorporated villages; reports were provided for from railways, to ascertain their condition, business, etc.; also, similar information was asked for in regard to express and telegraph companies; experts were employed in place of the enumerators to collect social and manufacturing statistics. General Walker was appointed superintendent of the census April 1, 1879; resigned Nov. 3, 1881; and was succeeded by Charles W. Seaton, who died before the work was completed. The office of superintendent of the census was abolished in 1885, and was re-established by the act of March 1, 1889. Robert P. Porter was appointed superintendent of the Population of the United States in 1890 and 1900. States and Territories.Population.Increase Since 1900.1890.1890. Alabama1,828,6971,513,017315,680 Alaska63,44132,05231,389 Arizona122,93159,62063,311 Arkansas1,31
1880 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
rban Population.Per Cent. of Population.Increase.Square Mile.Male.Female.Urban Population to Total. 1790 3,929,2144.75509491131,4723.35 1800 5,308,48335.116.41512488210,8733.97 1810 .7,239,88136.403.62510490356,9204.93 1820 9,633,82233.064.82508492475,1354.93 1830 12,866,02033.556.25508492864,5096.72 1840 17,069,45332.678.295094911,453,9948.52 1850 23,191,87635.867.785114892,897,58612.49 1860 31,443,32135.5810.395114895,072,25616.13 1870 38,558,37122.6310.705074938,071,87520.93 1880 .50,155,78330.0813.9251049011,318,54722.57 1890 . 63,069,75624.8520.7851148918,235,67029.12 1900 76,295,22020.97(Not yet reported ) Previous to 1790 there were no definite figures of population; everything was estimate. During the life of the Continental Congress the taxation apportionment, as well as the calls for troops from the colonies, was made on meagre information, and that often of a purely conjectural character. Mr. DeBow, who edited the census returns in 1850, gave the follo
November 3rd, 1881 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
tment of the Interior. Additions were made to the previous acts, such as the indebtedness of cities, counties, and incorporated villages; reports were provided for from railways, to ascertain their condition, business, etc.; also, similar information was asked for in regard to express and telegraph companies; experts were employed in place of the enumerators to collect social and manufacturing statistics. General Walker was appointed superintendent of the census April 1, 1879; resigned Nov. 3, 1881; and was succeeded by Charles W. Seaton, who died before the work was completed. The office of superintendent of the census was abolished in 1885, and was re-established by the act of March 1, 1889. Robert P. Porter was appointed superintendent of the Population of the United States in 1890 and 1900. States and Territories.Population.Increase Since 1900.1890.1890. Alabama1,828,6971,513,017315,680 Alaska63,44132,05231,389 Arizona122,93159,62063,311 Arkansas1,311,5641,128,179183,3
1885 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
provided for from railways, to ascertain their condition, business, etc.; also, similar information was asked for in regard to express and telegraph companies; experts were employed in place of the enumerators to collect social and manufacturing statistics. General Walker was appointed superintendent of the census April 1, 1879; resigned Nov. 3, 1881; and was succeeded by Charles W. Seaton, who died before the work was completed. The office of superintendent of the census was abolished in 1885, and was re-established by the act of March 1, 1889. Robert P. Porter was appointed superintendent of the Population of the United States in 1890 and 1900. States and Territories.Population.Increase Since 1900.1890.1890. Alabama1,828,6971,513,017315,680 Alaska63,44132,05231,389 Arizona122,93159,62063,311 Arkansas1,311,5641,128,179183,385 California1,485,0531,208,130276,923 Colorado539,70041,2,198127,502 Connecticut908,355746,258162,097 Delaware184,735168,49316,242 District of Co
March 1st, 1889 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
condition, business, etc.; also, similar information was asked for in regard to express and telegraph companies; experts were employed in place of the enumerators to collect social and manufacturing statistics. General Walker was appointed superintendent of the census April 1, 1879; resigned Nov. 3, 1881; and was succeeded by Charles W. Seaton, who died before the work was completed. The office of superintendent of the census was abolished in 1885, and was re-established by the act of March 1, 1889. Robert P. Porter was appointed superintendent of the Population of the United States in 1890 and 1900. States and Territories.Population.Increase Since 1900.1890.1890. Alabama1,828,6971,513,017315,680 Alaska63,44132,05231,389 Arizona122,93159,62063,311 Arkansas1,311,5641,128,179183,385 California1,485,0531,208,130276,923 Colorado539,70041,2,198127,502 Connecticut908,355746,258162,097 Delaware184,735168,49316,242 District of Columbia278,718230,39248,326 Florida528,542391,4
1890 AD (search for this): entry census-united-states
93 1880 .50,155,78330.0813.9251049011,318,54722.57 1890 . 63,069,75624.8520.7851148918,235,67029.12 1900 7tendent of the Population of the United States in 1890 and 1900. States and Territories.Population.Increase Since 1900.1890.1890. Alabama1,828,6971,513,017315,680 Alaska63,44132,05231,389 Arizona122,93159,62063,31890. Alabama1,828,6971,513,017315,680 Alaska63,44132,05231,389 Arizona122,93159,62063,311 Arkansas1,311,5641,128,179183,385 California1,485,0531,208,130276,923 Colorado539,70041,2,198127,502 Coes and Territories, with the totals of the census of 1890, and the increase: The following table shows the popng 25,000 and upward inhabitants in the census years 1890 and 1900, together with their change. Cities wieeding 25,000. City.population.increase since 1900.1890.1890 New York, N. Y.3,437,2022,492,591944,611 Chic000.—Continued. City.population.increase since 19001890.1890. Norfolk, Va 46,62434,87111,753 Waterbury, Co1890. Norfolk, Va 46,62434,87111,753 Waterbury, Conn 45,85928,64617,213 Holyoke, Mass.45.71235.63710,075 Fort Wayne, Ind. 45,11535,3939,722 Youngstown, O.44,
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