Share of the U.S. population that identifies as White has declined for several decades

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August 23, 2021

Most Americans say the declining share of White people in the U.S. is neither good nor bad for society

Share of the U.S. population that identifies as White has declined for several decades

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Share of the U.S. population that identifies as White has declined for several decades

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Most Americans say the declining share of White people in the U.S. is neither good nor bad for society
Though a majority hold neutral views, some Americans disagree on whether the declining share of White people in the U.S. is good or bad for society
Most White adults have a neutral view toward the declining share of White people in the U.S. population
For the first time, the number of Americans who identify as White declined between 2010 and 2020

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