Census categories for race and ethnicity have shaped how the nation sees itself. Here’s how they have changed over the last 230 years. By K.K. Rebecca Lai and Jennifer Medina Oct. 16, 2023 Since ...

New data also shows how the population of children is going down, while the population of elderly Americans is rising.

The complexities of racial identity and categorization are laid bare in the case of Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-born candidate ...

United States Census Bureau. Historically, ... The latest overhaul would allow more race and ethnicity options for people to describe themselves than the 2020 census did.

The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African, ... What the 2020 census shows us about race and ethnicity in the U.S. right now ...

For centuries, America has been a desired destination. But as the nation approaches its 250th birthday, under President Donald Trump it increasingly looks from afar like a place to reconsider — ...

Since the city's establishment in the 1820s, Indianapolis has been a magnet for immigrants seeking opportunity and refuge.

Race, ethnicity, education, rural location, and socioeconomic vulnerability impact premature mortality in the United States. Despite increases in life expectancy, discrepancies exist among races ...

The Lehigh Valley is getting older and more diverse, a population trend being seen across Pennsylvania, according to the ...

In the United States, there is a mismatch of up to 16% between race data from SEER and self-reported data from the primary Census Bureau. 18 A recent United Kingdom initiative to address missing data ...

Suicide rates in the United States are highest among American Indian, Alaska Native, and white populations. However, youth suicide rates are rising in African American and Asian communities ...

The US Census Bureau on Race vs. Ethnicity. You might wonder why you’re asked about race and ethnicity when you complete the census, medical forms, and job applications. Race Data.