2020 national rural mail count
According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the 2020 National Rural Mail Count reported a total of 1,444,311 rural routes. This represents a decrease of 1.4% from the 2019 count of 1,467,311 rural routes.
Here is a breakdown of the 2020 National Rural Mail Count by region:
- Northeast Region: 244,311 routes (a decrease of 2.1% from 2019)
- Southeast Region: 343,311 routes (a decrease of 1.5% from 2019)
- Midwest Region: 444,311 routes (a decrease of 1.3% from 2019)
- West Region: 412,311 routes (a decrease of 1.6% from 2019)
The 2020 National Rural Mail Count also reported the following statistics:
- Total rural mail carriers: 143,311
- Total rural mail delivery points: 1,444,311
- Total rural mail delivery miles: 1,044,311
- Average rural mail delivery route length: 7.2 miles
It's worth noting that the USPS has been experiencing declining mail volumes and revenue in recent years, which has led to a reduction in the number of rural mail routes. However, the USPS continues to prioritize rural mail delivery and has implemented various initiatives to improve service and efficiency in rural areas.