text: Therefore , we proudly announce that the entire population of the United States--267,090,705 wonderful Americans as of Thursday evening , according to the Census Bureau 's population clock--is on the first annual list of Slate 's Most Influential Americans With the Hottest Bods and Biggest CEO Salaries Not to Mention Intriguing Personalities and Best Restaurants Under $ 25 for the Next Century .
  
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  There are 3 billion Americans .