As of 2024, the population of the United States is approximately **335-336 million people**, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

A few quick facts:
- It's the **third most populous country** in the world, after India and China
- The population grows by roughly 1-2 million per year, driven by both natural increase and immigration
- The most populous states are California (~39 million), Texas (~30 million), and Florida (~22 million)

For the most current figure, you can check the U.S. Census Bureau's population clock at census.gov.
