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Number of veterans in the United States in 2024, by gender (in millions)
U.S. veterans 2024, by gender
In 2024, there were around 13.96 million male veterans living in the United States. In that year, there were significantly more male veterans than female veterans living in the country.
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- Basic Statistic U.S. veterans 2024, by gender
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Health care
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- Premium Statistic Number of VA inpatient care sites in the U.S. in 2021, by state
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U.S. Census Bureau. (September 18, 2025). Number of veterans in the United States in 2024, by gender (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/250271/us-veterans-by-gender/
U.S. Census Bureau. "Number of veterans in the United States in 2024, by gender (in millions)." Chart. September 18, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/250271/us-veterans-by-gender/
U.S. Census Bureau. (2025). Number of veterans in the United States in 2024, by gender (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/250271/us-veterans-by-gender/
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U.S. Census Bureau, Number of veterans in the United States in 2024, by gender (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/250271/us-veterans-by-gender/ (last visited July 15, 2026)
Number of veterans in the United States in 2024, by gender (in millions) [Graph], U.S. Census Bureau, September 18, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/250271/us-veterans-by-gender/
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