Race & Ethnicity

Racial and ethnic composition and changes over time.

U.S. Population by Race and Ethnicity: 2025 Census Estimates and State Comparisons

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The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates, released in June 2026, provide the most recent official breakdown of the U.S. population by race and Hispanic origin. Non-Hispanic White Americans remain the largest group, but the nation continues to become more diverse, with Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations growing faster than the overall population. State-level patterns vary widely, from predominantly White states in the Northeast and Midwest to majority-minority states such as Hawaii, New Mexico, and California.

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Racial and Ethnic Diversity by State: 2025 Census Estimates

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The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 population estimates, released in June 2026, provide updated state-level data on race and Hispanic origin from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025. These estimates allow analysts to track racial and ethnic diversity across states, building on the 2020 Census diversity index. Hawaii, California, Nevada, and Maryland remain among the most diverse states, while Maine, Vermont, and West Virginia continue to have the lowest diversity levels.

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