What are the 6 race categories?
o The OMB minimum categories for race are: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and White. and Budget (OMB) through the information collection clearance process.
What race makes up most of America’s population?
As of 2020, White Americans are the racial and ethnic majority, representing 57.8\% of the population. Hispanic and Latino Americans (who may belong to any racial group) are the largest ethnic minority, comprising 18.7\% of the population, while Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority, making up 12.1\%.
What is the ethnicity breakdown of the United States?
Table
| Population | |
|---|---|
| White alone, percent | 76.3\% |
| Black or African American alone, percent(a) | 13.4\% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) | 1.3\% |
| Asian alone, percent(a) | 5.9\% |
What are the federal race codes?
0 – Not Hispanic or Latino.
How many racial categories are on the Census 2020?
For race, the OMB standards identify five minimum categories: White. Black or African American. American Indian or Alaska Native.
What is the Black population in the United States?
14.2\%
United States/Black population
The Black population of the United States is growing. In 2019, there were 46.8 million people who self-identified as Black, making up roughly 14\% of the country’s population. This marks a 29\% increase since 2000, when there were roughly 36.2 million Black Americans.