The percentage of the population that lived in urban areas rose from approximately 5% in 1790?to 40% in 1860.

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In 1790, the percentage of the U.S. population living in urban areas was indeed around 5%, but by 1860, it had only risen to about 20%, not 40%. The significant urbanization in the United States, where urban areas saw dramatic growth, occurred later, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Percentage of the Population That Lived in Urban Areas