Facts About the U.S. Black Population
Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.
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Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.
About half of Americans see their identity reflected very well in the census’s race and ethnicity questions.
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
In the United States, the transience of economic status varies significantly across racial and ethnic groups and by level of education.
The U.S. Black population is growing. At the same time, how Black people self-identify is changing, with increasing shares considering themselves multiracial or Hispanic.
The growing gender gap in higher education – in enrollment and graduation rates – has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent months.
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From 2016 through 2019, lawmaker mentions of Asian Americans on social media – either of the population at large or of smaller subgroups – followed a relatively predictable pattern.
The higher education pipeline suggests a long path is ahead for increasing diversity, especially in fields like computing and engineering.
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
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