The 1990 United States Census [2nd]

This listening experience offers a detailed snapshot of America at the close of the 20th century. The 1990 Census data are presented state by state, broken into the familiar Northeast, South, Midwest, and West regions, and include totals for population, age groups, gender, and household composition. Listeners will hear the numbers that defined the nation—over 248 million people, with California alone accounting for nearly 30 million.

Beyond raw counts, the recording explains how Americans lived: the proportion of married‑couple families, the share of renters versus owners, and the average persons per household. It also touches on racial and ethnic makeup, highlighting the distribution of White, Black, Asian, and Native‑American residents across each state. Complemented by housing unit statistics and vacancy rates, it paints a comprehensive picture of the country's demographic landscape in 1990.