Population: 335 million
United States has a population of 335 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive map.
GDP: $28.78 trillion
Gross Domestic Product of United States is $28.78 trillion ($85,800 per capita).
Capital: Washington, D.C.
The capital city of United States is Washington, D.C.. Currency: US Dollar (USD).
Languages: English
Official/main languages: English. Area: 9,833,520 km². Continent: North America.
United States Overview
United States (🇺🇸) is located in North America with a total area of 9,833,520 km². The country has a population of 335 million and its capital is Washington, D.C..
Economy
- GDP: $28.78 trillion
- GDP per capita: $85,800
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Languages: English
- Area: 9,833,520 km²
- Continent: North America
How to read this United States profile
Use the population of 335 million together with the area of 9,833,520 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $28.78 trillion and GDP per capita of $85,800 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Reading weather and disaster maps for United States
These guides explain how to read source products, compare observations with forecasts, and recognize coverage limits. They are explanatory references, not current local alerts or emergency instructions. Each guide links to the original authorities and distinguishes their products from the layers available in PocketWorld.
- Reading US volcanic-ash and volcano-status products
Volcano status, airborne ash and ground impacts require different products.
- Reading US landslide inventories and susceptibility maps
A past-event inventory and a model of susceptible terrain answer different questions.
- US snow depth versus snow water equivalent
Snow on the ground, new snowfall and stored water are not interchangeable measurements.
- Reading NOAA aurora forecasts for the United States
A modelled aurora region and a local visible display are not the same thing.
- Understanding US Red Flag Warnings on a fire map
Critical fire weather and a reported wildfire are separate information layers.
- Reading US drought maps without mixing products
A drought category is an assessment, not a live rainfall observation or water-use rule.
- Reading NHC storm-surge maps in the United States
A hurricane centre track does not describe the complete coastal flood footprint.
- US tornado watches and warnings: reading the map
An outlook, a watch and a warning do not describe the same evidence or area.
- Reading US wildfire smoke and air-quality maps
A smoke plume, a monitor reading and a fire hotspot are three different observations.
- How to read US wildfire perimeter maps
A mapped fire boundary is not a live flame edge or an evacuation boundary.
- How to read US tsunami alert maps
Begin with the official bulletin, then use the map for geographic context.
- Reading a USGS earthquake ShakeMap
An epicentre locates the event; a ShakeMap describes estimated shaking across an area.
- How to read flood maps in the United States
A warning area, a river gauge and a global event marker describe different evidence.
- How to read a US wildfire map
A thermal point, a reported incident and a mapped perimeter answer different questions.
- How to read a US hurricane track
A forecast track describes the likely path of a storm's centre, not the full area at risk.
Maritime data guides for United States
Read vessel reports alongside official maritime sources. These guides explain identities, coverage and product differences; they do not provide navigation advice or current traffic instructions.
- Reading a US AIS vessel identity
Separate a received position, a radio identity and a ship's permanent identity.
- Finding and comparing US historical AIS data
Turn a traffic question into a reproducible area, period and counting rule.
- Reading Los Angeles port traffic without mixing metrics
A vessel location, a port call and a container volume are different observations.
- Choosing a NOAA tide, water-level or current product
Read the quantity and reference system before interpreting a coastal graph.
- Reading Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway ship traffic
Understand the shared US–Canada waterway without inventing lock queues or arrival times.
Aviation data guides for United States
Read airport advisories, aircraft reports and official reference products with their scope and timestamps intact. These guides are not operational flight planning or safety advice.
- Ground stop or ground delay program: what changes?
An airport traffic-management notice is not a cancellation notice for every flight.
- Why airport status and flight status can disagree
A system advisory, a passenger update and a position report are separate records.
- Why a weather delay can happen under clear skies
The weather outside one terminal does not describe the whole flight network.
- Comparing airline delay statistics without mixing measures
Choose a denominator before deciding which airline or airport performed better.
- Why a US aircraft can be missing from a public map
Aircraft equipment, reception and publication are different parts of the evidence chain.
- Matching a flight number to an aircraft report
A service label and an aircraft identity answer different questions.
- Reading an FAA aircraft registration result
An administrative aircraft record is not a live movement record.
- What a US NOTAM or TFR map can tell a reader
A coloured shape is a pointer to a notice, not the complete notice.
- Comparing flight times across the United States and Canada
Keep the date, timezone and event label attached to every time.
- Finding the operating flight behind a codeshare number
Begin with “operated by,” then compare the service date and airports.
TV and radio listening guides
Find the right station, understand access conditions and compare playback options. These source-linked articles do not promise that every named broadcaster is in the current catalog.
- Finding the right PBS local live stream
Start with your station and the kind of program you want to watch.
- Matching a US radio station to the right online stream
A familiar brand or frequency alone may not identify the station you remember.
- Choosing a US local news stream instead of a lookalike feed
The network logo does not tell you which city or edition you are watching.
- Live does not mean every listener hears the same second
Check playback position and program identity before blaming the stream.
- Checking accessibility options before choosing a live TV player
The same program can expose different accessibility options through different players.
- Separate a silent player from an unavailable live stream
Keep the exact symptom instead of calling every failure a broken channel.
- Estimate internet-radio data use before a long listening session
Use a transparent calculation, then compare it with your device's measured usage.
- Region restriction or technical error: read the message first
A public listing is not a promise of worldwide playback.
Regional aircraft observations
Country-scoped samples with source times, airport links and coverage notes.
ISS observation guides for cities in United States
Compare predicted pass windows for fixed reference observers. Each guide explains UTC times, forecast freshness and the difference between a prediction and an actual sighting.
- ISS passes over New York
Read New York ISS pass predictions for the JFK reference observer, compare UTC dates and horizon angles, and check a separate local sky forecast.
- ISS passes over Los Angeles
Compare Los Angeles ISS forecasts for the LAX reference point, visible duration and pass geometry, with UTC dates and independent local sky-condition checks.
- ISS passes over Boston
Read Boston ISS pass predictions for the BOS reference point, compare UTC dates with local reminders and check Boston/Norton weather separately.
- ISS passes over Houston
Explore Houston ISS pass forecasts for the IAH reference observer, distinguish viewing windows from visible duration and check Houston/Galveston weather.
- ISS passes over Seattle
Read Seattle ISS pass forecasts for the SEA reference observer, distinguish viewing geometry from sky conditions, and compare Seattle and Vancouver schedules.
Recent earthquakes in United States
Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 10 most recent events.
Scope and freshness of the United States profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for United States, its capital Washington, D.C., and its place in North America. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
Open the linked map to compare United States with other countries and current PocketWorld layers. For legal, financial, census or policy decisions, verify the latest figure with the responsible national statistics office and the named source dataset.
United States data sources and update scope
This United States profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of United States?
The population of United States is approximately 335 million.
What is the GDP of United States?
The GDP of United States is approximately $28.78 trillion, which translates to $85,800 per capita.
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..