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U.S. Population by Relationship

Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, Census 2000

Here is a look at the U.S. population, based on the 2000 U.S. Census. Figures are broken down by relationship, including spouses, children, and other family members. Find more population statistics classified by general demographic characteristics by clicking the links below.

Relationship	Number	Percent
Total population	281,421,906	100.0%
In households	273,643,273	97.2
Householder	105,480,101	37.5
Spouse	54,493,232	19.4
Child	83,393,392	29.6
Own child under 18	64,494,637	22.9
Other relatives	15,684,318	5.6
Under 18	6,042,435	2.1
Nonrelatives	14,592,230	5.2
Unmarried partner	5,475,768	1.9
In group quarters	7,778,633	2.8
Institutionalized pop.	4,059,039	1.4
Noninstitutionalized pop.	3,719,594	1.3

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. Web: www.census.gov

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