US Height Statistics Dashboard

    Explore comprehensive height statistics for the US population with interactive visualizations, demographic breakdowns, and trend analysis based on NHANES data.

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    Dashboard Controls

    Customize the data view by selecting demographic filters and metrics

    Average Height

    5.5'
    169 cm

    Median Height

    5.5'
    169 cm

    Standard Deviation

    8 cm
    3.0 inches

    Sample Size

    10,000
    US adults

    Height Distribution

    Population distribution by height ranges

    Under 5'0"5'0" - 5'3"5'4" - 5'7"5'8" - 5'11"6'0" - 6'3"Over 6'3"0153051.2

    Height by Age Group

    Average height trends across age groups

    18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+161.9165.9169.9177.1

    Population Distribution Pie Chart

    Percentage breakdown by height ranges

    Under 5'0": 1.6%5'0" - 5'3": 12.7%5'4" - 5'7": 46.2%5'8" - 5'11": 34%6'0" - 6'3": 5.3%Over 6'3": 0.2%
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    Data Sources & Methodology

    Primary Data Source

    National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) - CDC's continuous survey of US civilians, providing the most reliable population health data available.

    Sample Characteristics

    Nationally representative sample of non-institutionalized US adults aged 20+. Data collection includes measured heights using standardized protocols.

    Statistical Methods

    Percentiles calculated using sample weights to represent the US population. Confidence intervals and sampling variability accounted for in all estimates.

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