AVERAGE HEIGHT IN THE U.S.

Being taller is associated with enhanced longevity, lower risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and higher risk of some cancers. There is also evidence that taller people on average have higher education, earnings and possibly even social position. NOTE: Your humble blogger is above average height.

AVERAGE HEIGHT IN THE UNITED STATES
Demographic Group	Men	Women	Year
United States	5’9’’	5’3 ½’’	2011-14
United States – African Americans	5’9’’	5’4’’	2015-16
United States – Hispanic and Latino Americans	5’6 ½”	5’ ½”	2015-16
United States – Mexican Americans	5’6 ½”	5’ ½”	2015-16
United States – Asian Americans	5’7’’	5’ ½”	2015-16
United States – Non-Hispanic whites	5’9 ½”	5’4 ½”	2015-16