U.S. States in 1992: 50 (Same as Today)

The United States has had 50 states since August 21, 1959, when Hawaii was admitted. Therefore, in 1992 — as in every year since 1959 — there were 50 states.

Statehood Timeline Context

• 48 states (1912–1959): Arizona admitted Feb 14, 1912.
• 49 states (Jan–Aug 1959): Alaska admitted Jan 3, 1959.
• 50 states (since Aug 21, 1959): Hawaii admitted.

No Changes Since

No new states admitted. Puerto Rico, DC, Guam, USVI, etc. remain territories. 1992 saw no statehood events.