Houses Are Getting More Crowded
| Crowded (1.01 or more people per room) | Severely crowded (1.51 or more people per room) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 20.2 | 9 |
| 1950 | 15.7 | 6.2 |
| 1960 | 11.5 | 3.6 |
| 1970 | 8.2 | 2.2 |
| 1980 | 4.5 | 1.4 |
| 1990 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| 2000 | 5.7 | 2.7 |
% of all occupied housing units
Sources:
census.gov
