United States population by race
The table below shows United States's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218,123,424 | 65.88% |
| Black or African American | 41,288,572 | 12.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,786,431 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 19,112,979 | 5.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 624,863 | 0.19% |
| Some other race | 20,018,544 | 6.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 29,142,780 | 8.80% |
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United States population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; United States has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that United States's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of United States population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 65.88% are white, 12.47% are Black or African American, 0.84% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.77% are Asian, 0.19% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.05% are some other race and 8.80% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
United States population by race.
The largest racial group in United States is White with a population of 218.12 million (65.88% of the total population).
United States 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the country.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in United States is White with a population of 218.12 million (65.88% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 29.14 million (8.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of United States
By ethnicity, 61.76 million (18.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 269.34 million (81.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in United States, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 194.89 million (72.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
United States Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of United States's Non-Hispanic population.
United States Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 194,886,464 | 72.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 40,146,392 | 14.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,826,286 | 0.68% |
| Asian alone | 18,873,442 | 7.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 561,561 | 0.21% |
| Some other race alone | 1,418,481 | 0.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,629,101 | 4.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in United States, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 37.15 million (60.15% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
United States Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of United States's Hispanic population.
United States Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 37,145,956 | 60.15% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,902,402 | 9.56% |
| Cuban | 2,405,080 | 3.89% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 16,302,428 | 26.40% |
Things to know
What percentage of United States is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.65% of United States population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in United States, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 37.15 million (60.15% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does United States have?
United States has 41.29 million Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.47% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in United States is Black.
What is the largest minority group in United States?
With 81.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in United States.
That being said, with a 12.47% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in United States.
What is the majority race in United States?
With a population of 218.12 million (65.88% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in United States.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in United States, with 12.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
