Category: Research / Topics: Demographics • History • Statistics • Trends
submitted by Stu Johnson
Posted: January 31, 2020
Facts and figures on the black population in the U.S.…
The following is from material provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. Since then, U.S. presidents have proclaimed February as National African-American History Month.
The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to the U.S. Census Bureau’s surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy.
Note: References to the black population in this publication is to single-race black people (“black alone”) unless otherwise noted.
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47.8 million
The black population, either alone or in combination with one or more races, in the United States in 2018.
Source: 2018 Population Estimates
87.9%
The percentage of African-Americans age 25 and older with a high school diploma or higher in 2018.
Source: Current Population Survey (Source includes more on education, including advanced degrees and school enrollment.)
29.9%
The percentage of the employed black population age 16 and older working in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2018.
Source: 2018 American Community Survey (Source includes more on occupations, commuting and industries.)
121,466
The number of black-owned employer businesses in the United States in 2016.
Source: 2016 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
2.2 million
The number of black military veterans in the United States nationwide in 2018.
Source: 2018 American Community Survey
More on Population Size
Voting Rates
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
More Stats
See a detailed profile on the black population from the 2018 American Community Survey. Statistics include:
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Category: Research / Topics: Demographics • History • Statistics • Trends
submitted by Stu Johnson
Posted: January 31, 2020
Facts and figures on the black population in the U.S.…
The following is from material provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. Since then, U.S. presidents have proclaimed February as National African-American History Month.
The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to the U.S. Census Bureau’s surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy.
Note: References to the black population in this publication is to single-race black people (“black alone”) unless otherwise noted.
Did You Know?
47.8 million
The black population, either alone or in combination with one or more races, in the United States in 2018.
Source: 2018 Population Estimates
87.9%
The percentage of African-Americans age 25 and older with a high school diploma or higher in 2018.
Source: Current Population Survey (Source includes more on education, including advanced degrees and school enrollment.)
29.9%
The percentage of the employed black population age 16 and older working in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2018.
Source: 2018 American Community Survey (Source includes more on occupations, commuting and industries.)
121,466
The number of black-owned employer businesses in the United States in 2016.
Source: 2016 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
2.2 million
The number of black military veterans in the United States nationwide in 2018.
Source: 2018 American Community Survey
More on Population Size
Voting Rates
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
More Stats
See a detailed profile on the black population from the 2018 American Community Survey. Statistics include:
Posted: January 31, 2020 Accessed 1,379 times
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Category: Research / Topics: Demographics • History • Statistics • Trends
submitted by Stu Johnson
Posted: January 31, 2020
Facts and figures on the black population in the U.S.…
The following is from material provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. Since then, U.S. presidents have proclaimed February as National African-American History Month.
The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to the U.S. Census Bureau’s surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy.
Note: References to the black population in this publication is to single-race black people (“black alone”) unless otherwise noted.
Did You Know?
47.8 million
The black population, either alone or in combination with one or more races, in the United States in 2018.
Source: 2018 Population Estimates
87.9%
The percentage of African-Americans age 25 and older with a high school diploma or higher in 2018.
Source: Current Population Survey (Source includes more on education, including advanced degrees and school enrollment.)
29.9%
The percentage of the employed black population age 16 and older working in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2018.
Source: 2018 American Community Survey (Source includes more on occupations, commuting and industries.)
121,466
The number of black-owned employer businesses in the United States in 2016.
Source: 2016 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
2.2 million
The number of black military veterans in the United States nationwide in 2018.
Source: 2018 American Community Survey
More on Population Size
Voting Rates
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
More Stats
See a detailed profile on the black population from the 2018 American Community Survey. Statistics include:
Posted: January 31, 2020 Accessed 1,380 times
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