Demographic Overview of the United States Population
The United States is a demographically diverse nation, home to a large number of racial and ethnic groups. The following table shows the racial and ethnic composition of the United States as of 2020.
- White: 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
- Black or African American: 12.4%
- Asian: 6.0%
- Two or more races: 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
The United States has a diverse population in terms of both race and ethnicity and age. The population’s median age as of 2021 is 38.5 years old. The breakdown of ages is as follows:
- 0-14 years: 18.1%
- 15-24 years: 12.8%
- 25-54 years: 40.3%
- 55-64 years: 12.1%
- 65 years and over: 16.7%
The United States is also home to a number of sizable metropolitan regions, the most populous of which is the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, followed by the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin.
At an average yearly growth rate of 0.7% between 2010 and 2020, the United States has seen relatively consistent population increase over the previous few decades. However, in recent years, the rate of growth has slowed down, in part because of dropping birth rates and an older population.
In conclusion, with a population of almost 332 million, the United States is a sizable and diversified nation. The population is distinguished by its wide age range, diversity of races and ethnicities, and presence in numerous significant urban areas. The United States continues to be one of the most populous nations in the world, despite a recent slowdown in population increase.