What are the race ethnicity demographics of the United States in 2010?
Profile of General Demographic
| Subject | Number 2010 | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| One race | 299,736,465 | 97.1 |
| White | 223,553,265 | 72.4 |
| Black or African American | 38,929,319 | 12.6 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,932,248 | 0.9 |
What are the race categories on the US Census?
OMB requires that race data be collectd for a minimum of five groups: White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. OMB permits the Census Bureau to also use a sixth category – Some Other Race. Respondents may report more than one race.
What are the six race categories?
What was the U.S. population 2010 Census?
308,745,538
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2010 Census showed the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2010, was 308,745,538. The resident population represented an increase of 9.7 percent over the 2000 U.S. resident population of 281,421,906.
What is the majority race in the US?
The White population remained the largest race or ethnicity group in the United States, with 204.3 million people identifying as White alone. Overall, 235.4 million people reported White alone or in combination with another group.
What is The racial makeup of the United States?
Black or African American (12.6%) American Indian and Alaska Native (0.9%) Asian (4.8%) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.2%) Some other race (6.2%) Two or more races (2.9%) White (72.4%) *One race United States Population 1970 to 2010 2010 2000 1990 1980 1970
How many races are there in the United States?
The overwhelming majority of the total population of the United States reported only one race in 2010. In the 2010 Census, 97 percent of all respondents reported only one race. The largest group reported White alone (72 percent). The Black or African American alone population represented 13 percent of the total population.
What percentage of the US population is Hispanic?
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) makes up 16.3% of the U.S. population. U.S. Race* Breakdown. Black or African American (12.6%) American Indian and Alaska Native (0.9%) Asian (4.8%) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.2%) Some other race (6.2%) Two or more races (2.9%) White (72.4%) *One race.
What is the population distribution by Race (2000 census)?
Population distribution by race (2000 census) Race Race Race Hispanic or Latino % of H/L All races All races All races 35,305,818 100 One race 33,081,736 93.7 11.8 White 16,907,852 47.9 Black or African A. 710,353 2.0 0.3