1790! Yes, the first census was completed in August 1790 to determine how many delegates each state would have in the House of Representatives.

Census 1790

• United States population was 3,929,625
• Black population 697,624 slaves; 59.557 free blacks
• Philadelphia is the largest city (42,000) New York is the second largest (33,000)
• Virginia was the most populated state with more than 820,000 people
• Almost half the population lived in southern states
• The country is youthful; 490 of every 1,000 whites is under the age of sixteen

We’ve come a long way, and we’re still growing and learning as a nation.

Have a wonderful day!