Race and Hispanic origin population
% of total population, by race/ethnicity
Note: Refer to the methodology for definitions and further details.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial census, and 2010, 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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Race and Hispanic origin population
% of total population, by race/ethnicity
| Year | White | Black | Hispanic | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 83.5% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 0.7% |
| 1980 | 79.6% | 11.6% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| 1990 | 75.8% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 2.7% |
| 2000 | 69.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 3.6% |
| 2010 | 63.7% | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 60.0% | 12.4% | 18.4% | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 56.3% | 11.7% | 20.0% | 6.1% |
Note: Refer to the methodology for definitions and further details.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial census, and 2010, 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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