Average household size
Each map shows ACS five-year estimates on that period’s boundaries. Boundary changes can affect nearby patterns.
2010–2014
state 2020 boundaries
state 2020 boundaries
Average Household Size (2010–2014)
Geography
Displaying: State (2020 definitions)
This data uses 2020 state definitions, which may differ from 2020 boundaries.
Data Sources & Methodology
American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2014)
5-year estimates combine data from 2010 to 2014. This provides more reliable estimates for smaller geographic areas but represents an average over the 5-year period.
B11001
– Household Type (Including Living Alone)
Universe: Households
B11002
– Household Type by Relatives and Nonrelatives for Population in Households
Universe: Population in households
2 variables
Native geography:State (2020 definitions)
Display geography:State (2020 definitions)
Method:Direct — no transformation needed
Indicators
Average Household Size (2010–2014)
B11002_001E divided by B11001_001E
2020–2024
state 2020 boundaries
state 2020 boundaries
Average Household Size
Geography
Displaying: State (2020 definitions)
This data uses 2020 state definitions, which may differ from 2020 boundaries.
Data Sources & Methodology
American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024)
5-year estimates combine data from 2020 to 2024. This provides more reliable estimates for smaller geographic areas but represents an average over the 5-year period.
B11001
– Household Type (Including Living Alone)
Universe: Households
B11002
– Household Type by Relatives and Nonrelatives for Population in Households
Universe: Population in households
2 variables
Native geography:State (2020 definitions)
Display geography:State (2020 definitions)
Method:Direct — no transformation needed
Indicators
Average Household Size
B11002_001E divided by B11001_001E
- At most 2.419624
- At most 2.463239
- At most 2.506545
- At most 2.690093
- Above 2.690093
- Gray: unavailable data.