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  1. Population of the U.S. by race 2000-2023

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    Updated Aug 20, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Population of the U.S. by race 2000-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183489/population-of-the-us-by-ethnicity-since-2000/
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 20, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jul 2000 - Jul 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This graph shows the population of the U.S. by race and ethnic group from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, there were around 21.39 million people of Asian origin living in the United States. A ranking of the most spoken languages across the world can be accessed here. U.S. populationCurrently, the white population makes up the vast majority of the United States’ population, accounting for some 252.07 million people in 2023. This ethnicity group contributes to the highest share of the population in every region, but is especially noticeable in the Midwestern region. The Black or African American resident population totaled 45.76 million people in the same year. The overall population in the United States is expected to increase annually from 2022, with the 320.92 million people in 2015 expected to rise to 341.69 million people by 2027. Thus, population densities have also increased, totaling 36.3 inhabitants per square kilometer as of 2021. Despite being one of the most populous countries in the world, following China and India, the United States is not even among the top 150 most densely populated countries due to its large land mass. Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world and has a population density of 24,621.5 inhabitants per square kilometer as of 2021. As population numbers in the U.S. continues to grow, the Hispanic population has also seen a similar trend from 35.7 million inhabitants in the country in 2000 to some 62.65 million inhabitants in 2021. This growing population group is a significant source of population growth in the country due to both high immigration and birth rates. The United States is one of the most racially diverse countries in the world.

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    states in U.S. Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition

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    Updated Feb 11, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). states in U.S. Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/states-in-united-states-by-multi-racial-black-population/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United States
    Variables measured
    Multi-Racial Black Population, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Population of states in United States, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Multi-Racial Black Population of United States
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 50 states in the United States by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each states over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of states in the United States by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • states: The states for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the states is shown in this column.
    • % of Total states Population: This shows what percentage of the total states population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total U.S. Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Multi-Racial Black population lives in that states. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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    United States - Population Level - Black or African American

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    Updated Mar 12, 2018
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2018). United States - Population Level - Black or African American [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/civilian-noninstitutional-population--black-or-african-american-fed-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 12, 2018
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    United States - Population Level - Black or African American was 35751.00000 Thous. of Persons in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Level - Black or African American reached a record high of 35751.00000 in May of 2025 and a record low of 14332.00000 in January of 1972. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Level - Black or African American - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

  4. U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of Black population 2023...

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of Black population 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/432650/us-metropolitan-areas-with-the-highest-percentage-of-black-population/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 24, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistics shows the leading metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of Black population in the United States in 2023. Among the 81 largest metropolitan areas, Memphis, Tennessee was ranked first with ** percent of residents reporting as Black or African-Americans in 2023.

  5. Non-White Population in the US (Current ACS)

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    Updated Jul 2, 2021
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    Urban Observatory by Esri (2021). Non-White Population in the US (Current ACS) [Dataset]. https://gis-for-racialequity.hub.arcgis.com/maps/bd59d1d55f064d1b815997f4b6c7735f
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    Jul 2, 2021
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    Authors
    Urban Observatory by Esri
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    Description

    This map shows the percentage of people who identify as something other than non-Hispanic white throughout the US according to the most current American Community Survey. The pattern is shown by states, counties, and Census tracts. Zoom or search for anywhere in the US to see a local pattern. Click on an area to learn more. Filter to your area and save a new version of the map to use for your own mapping purposes.The Arcade expression used was: 100 - B03002_calc_pctNHWhiteE, which is simply 100 minus the percent of population who identifies as non-Hispanic white. The data is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The figures in this map update automatically annually when the newest estimates are released by ACS. For more detailed metadata, visit the ArcGIS Living Atlas Layer: ACS Race and Hispanic Origin Variables - Boundaries.The data on race were derived from answers to the question on race that was asked of individuals in the United States. The Census Bureau collects racial data in accordance with guidelines provided by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and these data are based on self-identification. The racial categories included in the census questionnaire generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country and not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically. The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity of broad population groups in this country, and are not anthropologically or scientifically based. Learn more here.Other maps of interest:American Indian or Alaska Native Population in the US (Current ACS)Asian Population in the US (Current ACS)Black or African American Population in the US (Current ACS)Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Population in the US (Current ACS)Hispanic or Latino Population in the US (Current ACS) (some people prefer Latinx)Population who are Some Other Race in the US (Current ACS)Population who are Two or More Races in the US (Current ACS) (some people prefer mixed race or multiracial)White Population in the US (Current ACS)Race in the US by Dot DensityWhat is the most common race/ethnicity?

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    counties in U.S. Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Feb 13, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). counties in U.S. Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/counties-in-united-states-by-multi-racial-black-population/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 13, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United States
    Variables measured
    Multi-Racial Black Population, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Population of counties in United States, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Multi-Racial Black Population of United States
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 3065 counties in the United States by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each counties over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of counties in the United States by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • counties: The counties for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the counties is shown in this column.
    • % of Total counties Population: This shows what percentage of the total counties population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total U.S. Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Multi-Racial Black population lives in that counties. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

  7. Number of lynchings in the U.S. by state and race 1882-1968

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    Updated Aug 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Number of lynchings in the U.S. by state and race 1882-1968 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1175147/lynching-by-race-state-and-race/
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    Aug 12, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Lynching in the United States is estimated to have claimed over 4.7 thousand lives between 1882 and 1968, and just under 3.5 thousand of these victims were black. Today, lynching is more commonly associated with racial oppression, particularly in the south, however, in early years, victims were more commonly white (specifically Mexican), and lynchings were more frequent in western territories and along the southern border. It was only after Reconstruction's end where the lynching of black people became more prevalent, and was arguably the most violent tool of oppression used by white supremacists. Nationwide, the share of the population who was black fluctuated between 10 and 13 percent in the years shown here, however the share of lynching victims who were black was almost 73 percent. North-south divide Of the 4.7 thousand victims of lynching between 1882 and 1968, over 3.5 thousand of these were killed in former-Confederate states. Of the fourteen states where the highest number of lynching victims were killed, eleven were former-Confederate states, and all saw the deaths of at least one hundred people due to lynching. Mississippi was the state where most people were lynched in these years, with an estimated 581 victims, 93 percent of whom were black. Georgia saw the second most lynchings, with 531 in total, and the share of black victims was also 93 percent. Compared to the nationwide average of 73 percent, the share of black victims in former-Confederate states was 86 percent. Texas was the only former-Confederate state where this share (71 percent) was below the national average, due to the large number of Mexicans who were lynched there. Outside of the south Of the non-Confederate state with the highest number of lynching victims, most either bordered the former-Confederate states, or were to the west. Generally speaking, the share of white victims in these states was often higher than in the south, meaning that the majority took place in the earlier years represented here; something often attributed to the lack of an established judiciary system in rural regions, and the demand for a speedy resolution. However, there are many reports of black people being lynched in the former border states in the early-20th century, as they made their way northward during the Great Migration. Between 1882 and 1968, lynchings were rare in the Northeast, although Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island were the only states** without any recorded lynchings in these years.

  8. Population of the United States in 1860, by race and gender

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    Updated Aug 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Population of the United States in 1860, by race and gender [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1010196/population-us-1860-race-and-gender/
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    Aug 12, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    1860
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic shows the population of the United States in the final census year before the American Civil War, shown by race and gender. From the data we can see that there were almost 27 million white people, 4.5 million black people, and eighty thousand classed as 'other'. The proportions of men to women were different for each category, with roughly 700 thousand more white men than women, over 100 thousand more black women than men, and almost three times as many men than women in the 'other' category. The reason for the higher male numbers in the white and other categories is because men migrated to the US at a higher rate than women, while there is no concrete explanation for the statistic regarding black people.

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    cities in San Diego County Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025...

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    Updated Feb 11, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). cities in San Diego County Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/cities-in-san-diego-county-ca-by-multi-racial-black-population/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    California, San Diego County
    Variables measured
    Multi-Racial Black Population, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Population of cities in San Diego County, CA, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Multi-Racial Black Population of San Diego County, CA
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 18 cities in the San Diego County, CA by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the San Diego County, CA by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
    • % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total San Diego County Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire San Diego County, CA Multi-Racial Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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    Employment-Population Ratio - Black or African American

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    Updated Jun 6, 2025
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    (2025). Employment-Population Ratio - Black or African American [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LNS12300006
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 6, 2025
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    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Employment-Population Ratio - Black or African American (LNS12300006) from Jan 1972 to May 2025 about employment-population ratio, African-American, 16 years +, household survey, employment, population, and USA.

  11. Percentage of U.S. population as of 2016 and 2060, by race and Hispanic...

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    Updated Jul 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Percentage of U.S. population as of 2016 and 2060, by race and Hispanic origin [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270272/percentage-of-us-population-by-ethnicities/
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    Jul 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2016
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The statistic shows the share of U.S. population, by race and Hispanic origin, in 2016 and a projection for 2060. As of 2016, about 17.79 percent of the U.S. population was of Hispanic origin. Race and ethnicity in the U.S. For decades, America was a melting pot of the racial and ethnical diversity of its population. The number of people of different ethnic groups in the United States has been growing steadily over the last decade, as has the population in total. For example, 35.81 million Black or African Americans were counted in the U.S. in 2000, while 43.5 million Black or African Americans were counted in 2017.

    The median annual family income in the United States in 2017 earned by Black families was about 50,870 U.S. dollars, while the average family income earned by the Asian population was about 92,784 U.S. dollars. This is more than 15,000 U.S. dollars higher than the U.S. average family income, which was 75,938 U.S. dollars.

    The unemployment rate varies by ethnicity as well. In 2018, about 6.5 percent of the Black or African American population in the United States were unemployed. In contrast to that, only three percent of the population with Asian origin was unemployed.

  12. Black and slave population in the United States 1790-1880

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    Updated Aug 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Black and slave population in the United States 1790-1880 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1010169/black-and-slave-population-us-1790-1880/
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 12, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    There were almost 700 thousand slaves in the US in 1790, which equated to approximately 18 percent of the total population, or roughly one in every six people. By 1860, the final census taken before the American Civil War, there were four million slaves in the South, compared with less than 0.5 million free African Americans in all of the US. Of the 4.4 million African Americans in the US before the war, almost four million of these people were held as slaves; meaning that for all African Americans living in the US in 1860, there was an 89 percent* chance that they lived in slavery. A brief history Trans-Atlantic slavery began in the early sixteenth century, when the Portuguese and Spanish forcefully brought captured African slaves to the New World, in order to work for them. The British Empire introduced slavery to North America on a large scale, and the economy of the British colonies there depended on slave labor, particularly regarding cotton, sugar and tobacco output. In the seventeenth and eighteenth century the number of slaves being brought to the Americas increased exponentially, and at the time of American independence it was legal in all thirteen colonies. Although slavery became increasingly prohibited in the north, the number of slaves remained high during this time as they were simply relocated or sold from the north to the south. It is also important to remember that the children of slaves were also viewed as property, and (apart from some very rare cases) were born into a life of slavery. Abolition and the American Civil War In the years that followed independence, the Northern States began gradually prohibiting slavery, and it was officially abolished there by 1805, and the importation of slave labor was prohibited nationwide from 1808 (although both still existed in practice after this). Business owners in the Southern States however depended on slave labor in order to meet the demand of their rapidly expanding industries, and the issue of slavery continued to polarize American society in the decades to come. This culminated in the election of President Abraham Lincoln in 1860, who promised to prohibit slavery in the newly acquired territories to the west, leading to the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Although the Confederacy (south) were victorious in much of the early stages of the war, the strength in numbers of the northern states (including many free, black men), eventually resulted in a victory for the Union (north), and the nationwide abolishment of slavery with the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Legacy In total, an estimated twelve to thirteen million Africans were transported to the Americas as slaves, and this does not include the high number who did not survive the journey (which was as high as 23 percent in some years). In the 150 years since the abolishment of slavery in the US, the African-American community have continuously campaigned for equal rights and opportunities that were not afforded to them along with freedom. The most prominent themes have been the Civil Rights Movement, voter suppression, mass incarceration and the relationship between the police and the African-American community has taken the spotlight in recent years.

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    cities in Louisiana Ranked by Black Population // 2025 Edition

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    Updated Feb 10, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). cities in Louisiana Ranked by Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/cities-in-louisiana-by-black-population/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    Louisiana
    Variables measured
    Black Population, Black Population as Percent of Total Black Population of Louisiana, Black Population as Percent of Total Population of cities in Louisiana
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 304 cities in the Louisiana by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Louisiana by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Black Population: The Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
    • % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total Louisiana Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Louisiana Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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    cities in Colonial Heights city Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population //...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Feb 11, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). cities in Colonial Heights city Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/cities-in-colonial-heights-city-va-by-multi-racial-black-population/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Colonial Heights, Virginia
    Variables measured
    Multi-Racial Black Population, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Population of cities in Colonial Heights city, VA, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Multi-Racial Black Population of Colonial Heights city, VA
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 1 cities in the Colonial Heights city, VA by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Colonial Heights city, VA by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
    • % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total Colonial Heights city Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Colonial Heights city, VA Multi-Racial Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

  15. Popular Black Last Names in the US

    • johnsnowlabs.com
    csv
    Updated Jan 20, 2021
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    John Snow Labs (2021). Popular Black Last Names in the US [Dataset]. https://www.johnsnowlabs.com/marketplace/popular-black-last-names-in-the-us/
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 20, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    John Snow Labs
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This dataset represents the popular last names in the United States for Black.

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    Data from: Census of Population, 1910 [United States]: Oversample of...

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    • icpsr.umich.edu
    Updated Dec 4, 1990
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    S. Philip Morgan; Douglas Ewbank (1990). Census of Population, 1910 [United States]: Oversample of Black-headed Households [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.3886/icpsr09453
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 4, 1990
    Authors
    S. Philip Morgan; Douglas Ewbank
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Designed to facilitate analysis of the status of Blacks around the turn of the century, this oversample of Black-headed households in the United States was drawn from the 1910 manuscript census schedules. The sample complements the 1/250 Public Use Sample of the 1910 census manuscripts collected by Samuel H. Preston at the University of Pennsylvania: CENSUS OF POPULATION, 1910 [UNITED STATES]: PUBLIC USE SAMPLE (ICPSR 9166). Part 1, Household Records, contains a record for each household selected in the sample and supplies variables describing the location, type, and composition of the households. Part 2, Individual Records, contains a record for each individual residing in the sampled households and includes information on demographic characteristics, occupation, literacy, nativity, ethnicity, and fertility. Manuscript census records for 1910 from counties with at least 10 percent of the population African-American (Negro, Black, or Mulatto) located in nine states where a large number of counties had at least this same proportion of African-Americans (Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas). The four states with the largest population of Blacks (South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia) were excluded from the oversample because the 1/250 Public Use Sample (referred to above) provided sufficient cases for most analyses. Sampling was carried out using computer software that randomly selected households based on the manuscript census microfilm reel number, sequence, and page and line number, with two different sampling fractions. Counties in Maryland, Kentucky, and Texas were sampled using a 0.01 sampling fraction, while a 0.005 sampling fraction was employed in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas. In Louisiana, both fractions were utilized to test optimum sampling fractions. ICPSR data undergo a confidentiality review and are altered when necessary to limit the risk of disclosure. ICPSR also routinely creates ready-to-go data files along with setups in the major statistical software formats as well as standard codebooks to accompany the data. In addition to these procedures, ICPSR performed the following processing steps for this data collection: Created variable labels and/or value labels.. The data contain blanks and alphabetic characters. This oversample can be combined with the 1/250 Public Use Sample by differential weighting of households (or individuals) by county of enumeration as described in the User's Guide. Datasets: DS0: Study-Level Files DS1: Household Records DS2: Individual Records

  17. Prevalence of obesity among Black adults in the U.S. by state 2021-2023

    • statista.com
    • ai-chatbox.pro
    Updated Sep 26, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Prevalence of obesity among Black adults in the U.S. by state 2021-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/506028/share-of-obesity-among-black-people-in-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 26, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2021 - 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2021-2023, the obesity rate among Black adults in Mississippi was around 47 percent. This statistic depicts the obesity rate among African Americans in the United States in 2021-2023, sorted by state.

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    cities in Okaloosa County Ranked by Black Population // 2025 Edition

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    csv, json
    Updated Jan 24, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). cities in Okaloosa County Ranked by Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/cities-in-okaloosa-county-fl-by-black-population/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 24, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Okaloosa County, Florida
    Variables measured
    Black Population, Black Population as Percent of Total Black Population of Okaloosa County, FL, Black Population as Percent of Total Population of cities in Okaloosa County, FL
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 9 cities in the Okaloosa County, FL by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Okaloosa County, FL by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Black Population: The Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
    • % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total Okaloosa County Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Okaloosa County, FL Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

  19. Homeownership rate for African Americans in 2018, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 7, 2025
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    Homeownership rate for African Americans in 2018, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1129791/homeownership-rate-african-american-by-state-usa/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 7, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2018
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2018, ** percent of African Americans living in Mississippi owned their home, which was the state with the highest Black homeownership rate. Mississippi also had the highest White homeownership rate, but it was considerably higher at ** percent. The homeownership rate among African Americans in Montana and North Dakota was only ***** percent.

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    cities in Texas Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition

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    Updated Feb 13, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). cities in Texas Ranked by Multi-Racial Black Population // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/cities-in-texas-by-multi-racial-black-population/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 13, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Texas
    Variables measured
    Multi-Racial Black Population, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Population of cities in Texas, Multi-Racial Black Population as Percent of Total Multi-Racial Black Population of Texas
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Based on the required racial category classification, we calculated the rank. For geographies with no population reported for the chosen race, we did not assign a rank and excluded them from the list. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified racial categories and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required.For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 1208 cities in the Texas by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Texas by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
    • % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total Texas Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Texas Multi-Racial Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Statista (2024). Population of the U.S. by race 2000-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183489/population-of-the-us-by-ethnicity-since-2000/
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Population of the U.S. by race 2000-2023

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Dataset updated
Aug 20, 2024
Dataset authored and provided by
Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
Jul 2000 - Jul 2023
Area covered
United States
Description

This graph shows the population of the U.S. by race and ethnic group from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, there were around 21.39 million people of Asian origin living in the United States. A ranking of the most spoken languages across the world can be accessed here. U.S. populationCurrently, the white population makes up the vast majority of the United States’ population, accounting for some 252.07 million people in 2023. This ethnicity group contributes to the highest share of the population in every region, but is especially noticeable in the Midwestern region. The Black or African American resident population totaled 45.76 million people in the same year. The overall population in the United States is expected to increase annually from 2022, with the 320.92 million people in 2015 expected to rise to 341.69 million people by 2027. Thus, population densities have also increased, totaling 36.3 inhabitants per square kilometer as of 2021. Despite being one of the most populous countries in the world, following China and India, the United States is not even among the top 150 most densely populated countries due to its large land mass. Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world and has a population density of 24,621.5 inhabitants per square kilometer as of 2021. As population numbers in the U.S. continues to grow, the Hispanic population has also seen a similar trend from 35.7 million inhabitants in the country in 2000 to some 62.65 million inhabitants in 2021. This growing population group is a significant source of population growth in the country due to both high immigration and birth rates. The United States is one of the most racially diverse countries in the world.

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