United States Census Figures Back to 1630

This work gathers every official U.S. population figure the Census Bureau has ever released, stretching back to the colonial era of the 1630s and continuing with carefully modeled estimates beyond 1992. Each number is presented with clear notes on how averages were calculated, where estimates were needed, and which dates the data represent. The introductory sections also explain the simple 1 % growth model used to project the population into the early twenty‑first century.

Beyond raw numbers, the author walks listeners through the logic of “real” versus “nominal” statistics, showing how demographic trends can mislead without proper context. Practical examples illustrate how to read the year‑by‑year tables, compare any two dates, and adjust figures for population growth much like economists adjust for inflation. The guide even flags the extra steps required when focusing on age‑specific groups such as school‑age children.

Readers interested in history, economics, education policy, or plain‑vanilla data analysis will find a tidy reference that demystifies long‑term population shifts. The layout is designed for quick lookup, and the accompanying footnotes point to the original sources for deeper research. Whether you’re a student, analyst, or curious citizen, the book offers a straightforward way to make sense of America’s numbers.