The U.S. Veteran Population
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
The following table shows the number of military personnel who served in America's wars, from World War II through the Gulf War. Data is most recent available.
| Period of service | Number in 2015 | Percentage of all veterans |
|---|---|---|
| All veterans, 18 years and over | 18,830,450 | 100.0% |
| Gulf War Era | 6,774,268 | 36.0 16.6 (post 9/11) 19.4 (pre 9/11) |
| Vietnam Era | 6,783,342 | 36.0 |
| Korean Conflict | 1,778,326 | 9.4 |
| World War II | 930,477 | 4.9 |
NOTE: The figures do not add up to 100 percent because veterans may have served in more than one time period.
Source: The U.S. Census Bureau.
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