Number of Scotch-Irish Americans
| Year | Total Population in U.S. |
|---|---|
| 1625 | 1,980 |
| 1641 | 50,000 |
| 1688 | 200,000 |
| 1700 | 250,900 |
| 1702 | 270,000 |
| 1715 | 434,600 |
| 1749 | 1,046,000 |
| 1754 | 1,485,634 |
| 1765 | 2,240,000 |
| 1775 | 2,418,000 |
| 1780 | 2,780,400 |
| 1790 | 3,929,326 |
| 1800 | 5,308,483 |
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