Template:US House apportionment example
In 1790, the U.S. had 15 states. For the purpose of allocating seats in the House of Representatives, the state populations were as follows:
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 630 560 |
| Massachusetts | 475 327 |
| Pennsylvania | 432 879 |
| North Carolina | 353 523 |
| New York | 331 589 |
| Maryland | 278 514 |
| Connecticut | 236 841 |
| South Carolina | 206 236 |
| New Jersey | 179 570 |
| New Hampshire | 141 822 |
| Vermont | 85 533 |
| Georgia | 70 835 |
| Kentucky | 68 705 |
| Rhode Island | 68 446 |
| Delaware | 55 540 |
| Total | 3 615 920 |
Suppose that there were to be 60 seats in the House.