1830 United States Census

The United States Census of 1830, the fifth census undertaken in the United States, was conducted on June 1, 1830. The only loss of census records for 1830 involved some countywide losses in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Mississippi.

It determined the population of the 24 states to be 12,866,020, of which 2,009,043 were slaves. The center of population was about 170 miles (274 km) west of Washington, D.C. in present-day Grant County, West Virginia.

Census questions

The 1830 census asked these questions:

Name of head of family

Address

Number of free white males and females

in five-year age groups to age 20
in 10-year age groups from 20 to 100
100 years and older

in five-year age groups to age 20

in 10-year age groups from 20 to 100

100 years and older

number of slaves and free colored persons in six age groups

number of deaf and dumb

under 14 years old
14 to 24 years old
25 years and older

under 14 years old

14 to 24 years old

25 years and older

number of blind

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