America Race Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

America Race Statistics

From police shooting deaths where Black Americans account for 24% of fatalities despite 13% of the population to drug arrest rates where Blacks make up 24% of arrests versus 13% of the population, America Race connects public safety and justice outcomes in ways that feel hard to reconcile. Then the page widens the lens with 2022 sentencing disparity and recidivism contrasts plus health, education, and wealth gaps, so you can see whether patterns stay consistent across systems rather than in isolated headlines.

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Key Statistics

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Homicide offending rate 2019: Blacks 34.4 per 100k, Hispanics 8.2, Whites 3.0, Asians 1.2

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Prison population 2022: Blacks 32%, Whites 31%, Hispanics 23%, Asians 1%

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Murder arrests 2022: Blacks 50.1%, Whites 45.9%, Hispanics data combined

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Violent crime victimization 2022: Blacks 24.5 per 1,000, Hispanics 22.0, Whites 16.5, Asians 9.8

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Police shooting deaths 2023: Blacks 24% of total despite 13% pop, Whites 46%

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Drug arrest rates 2022: Blacks 24% of arrests vs 13% pop, Whites 69%

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Incarceration rate per 100k 2022: Blacks 1,096, Hispanics 545, Whites 214, Asians 90

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Juvenile violent crime arrests 2021: Blacks 48%, Whites 47%

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Robbery offending 2019: Blacks 51%, Whites 45%

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Rape arrests 2022: Whites 65%, Blacks 30%, Hispanics included in White/Black

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Recidivism rates 5-year: Blacks 83%, Whites 72% in some states 2020

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Death penalty executions since 1976: 34% Black offenders, 43% White

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Gun homicide offenders 2022: Blacks 53%, Whites 43%

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Property crime arrests 2022: Whites 66%, Blacks 29%

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Federal prison drug offenses: Blacks 25%, Hispanics 42%, Whites 28% 2022

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Bail denial rates higher for Blacks 25% vs Whites 18% in large counties 2019

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Wrongful convictions exonerated: 47% Black vs 26% pop share 1989-2023

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Domestic violence arrests 2022: Whites 50%, Blacks 40%

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Child abuse substantiations: Blacks 14% victims vs 13% pop, Whites 50% vs 59%

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Hate crimes 2022: 52% anti-Black, 15% anti-Jewish, 14% anti-White

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Sentencing disparity: Blacks receive 19.1% longer sentences than Whites for similar crimes 2022

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As of the 2020 Census, the non-Hispanic White population in the United States was 57.8% of the total population, down from 63.7% in 2010

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The Hispanic or Latino population grew to 62.1 million in 2020, representing 18.7% of the U.S. population, up from 50.5 million or 16.3% in 2010

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Black or African American alone population was 41.1 million in 2020, or 12.4% of the total U.S. population

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Asian population reached 20.2 million in 2020, comprising 6.1% of the U.S. population, with significant growth from Indian and Chinese subgroups

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American Indian and Alaska Native alone population was 3.7 million in 2020, or 1.1% of total

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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone was 0.7 million, or 0.2% in 2020

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Multiracial population surged to 33.8 million in 2020, 10.2% of total, up from 9 million in 2010

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In 2022, 59.3% of U.S. population identified as White alone

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Black population estimated at 13.6% in 2022

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Hispanic population at 19.1% in 2022 estimates

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Asian Americans at 6.3% in 2022

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Foreign-born population was 13.9% in 2022, with 45% from Latin America and 27% from Asia

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In 2020, 25% of U.S. children under 18 were Hispanic, 14% Black, 5% Asian

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Median age for White non-Hispanic was 44.5 years in 2022, vs 32.9 for Hispanics

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41% of U.S. population under 25 projected to be non-White by 2025

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Black population share in South was 24% in 2020, highest regional concentration

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Asian population in California was 15.5% in 2020

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Native American population highest in Oklahoma at 9.4% in 2020

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Hispanic population in Texas reached 40% in 2020

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Multiracial identification highest among youth: 9.4% of under-18 in 2020

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2023 estimate: White alone 75.3% including Hispanic Whites

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Black alone or in combination 14.4% in 2020

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Pacific Islander population concentrated in Hawaii at 10.3%

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Immigrant share among Asians 59% vs 35% Hispanics in 2022

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23.1% of U.S. population racially diverse metro areas like NYC

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Black women fertility rate 1.78 births per woman in 2021

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Hispanic fertility highest at 1.99 in 2021

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Asian fertility lowest at 1.41 in 2021

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White non-Hispanic fertility 1.53 in 2021

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In 2022, median household income for Asian Americans was $101,418, Whites $77,999, Hispanics $62,800, Blacks $52,860

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Poverty rate 2022: Blacks 17.1%, Hispanics 16.9%, Whites 8.6%, Asians 9.5%

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Unemployment rate 2023 avg: Blacks 5.5%, Hispanics 4.9%, Whites 3.4%, Asians 3.0%

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Homeownership 2022: Whites 75.3%, Asians 63.6%, Hispanics 49.1%, Blacks 44.1%

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Median wealth 2019: White families $188,200, Black $24,100, Hispanic $36,100

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Labor force participation 2023: Asians 64.5%, Whites 62.1%, Hispanics 66.1%, Blacks 62.7%

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CEO representation: 80% White, 4% Black, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian in Fortune 500 2023

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Wage gap 2023: Black women earn 64 cents per White male dollar, Hispanic women 57 cents

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Small business ownership 2022: Whites 80%, Asians 9%, Hispanics 7%, Blacks 3%

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Food stamp (SNAP) recipients 2022: 26% Black households vs 7% White

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Median net worth Black families $44,900 vs White $285,000 in 2022

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Entrepreneurship rate: Asians 10.5%, Hispanics 10.1%, Blacks 7.9%, Whites 9.6% 2022

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Disability benefits: Blacks 12% of SSDI vs 7% population share 2022

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Gig economy workers: 36% Hispanic, 28% Black vs 20% White 2023

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Union membership 2023: Blacks 11.8%, Whites 9.8%, Hispanics 9.3%, Asians 7.1%

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STEM workforce 2023: Asians 17%, Whites 70%, Hispanics 8%, Blacks 5%

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Venture capital funding 2022: 1% to Black founders, 2% Hispanic, 0.5% diverse teams

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Retail banking access: 11% unbanked Blacks vs 4% Whites 2021

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Credit score average 2023: Asians 745, Whites 726, Hispanics 701, Blacks 677

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In 2023, high school completion rate for Asian Americans was 95%, compared to 94% for Whites, 90% for Blacks, 76% for Hispanics

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Bachelor's degree attainment for Asians 61% ages 25-34 in 2022, Whites 42%, Blacks 26%, Hispanics 20%

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In 2021-22, 62% of Asian high school graduates enrolled in college, vs 59% Whites, 52% Blacks, 46% Hispanics

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NAEP 2022 math scores: Grade 8 Asians 306, Whites 292, Hispanics 264, Blacks 260

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Grade 12 reading NAEP 2022: Asians 297, Whites 290, Hispanics 265, Blacks 260

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2022 college enrollment: Asians 60% of high school completers, Whites 55%, Blacks 45%, Hispanics 42%

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Advanced degree holders 25-64: Asians 25%, Whites 14%, Blacks 6%, Hispanics 4% in 2022

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Public school funding per pupil disproportionately lower in high-minority districts

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Black students 15% of enrollment but 39% of expulsion rates 2017-18

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Hispanic students suspended at 1.5x White rate in 2017-18

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Asian American SAT average 1228 in 2023, Whites 1114, Hispanics 967, Blacks 908

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ACT 2023 composite: Asians 25, Whites 21, Hispanics 17, Blacks 16

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Pell Grant recipients: 74% Black undergraduates vs 28% Whites in 2020-21

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Student debt burden highest for Blacks: $53k average vs $43k Whites in 2022

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HBCU enrollment 9% Black students nationally in 2021

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Teacher diversity gap: 80% White teachers vs 49% non-White students 2021

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AP exam pass rates 2023: Asians 80%, Whites 65%, Hispanics 45%, Blacks 35%

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GED attainment: Hispanics 25%, Blacks 23%, Whites 14% of credentials 2022

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English proficiency among ELL students: 10% Asians proficient vs 5% Hispanics 2022

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Graduation rates 2021-22: Asians 94%, Whites 90%, Hispanics 83%, Blacks 80%

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Infant mortality rate 2022: Blacks 10.9 per 1,000 births, Hispanics 4.9, Whites 4.5, Asians 3.5

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Life expectancy 2021: Asians 84.5 years, Hispanics 80.0, Whites 76.4, Blacks 71.8

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Obesity rate 2022: Blacks 49.9%, Hispanics 45.6%, Whites 41.4%, Asians 16.1%

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Diabetes prevalence 2021: Blacks 12.1%, Hispanics 12.5%, Whites 6.9%, Asians 9.5%

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Cancer mortality 2022: Blacks 189 per 100k, Whites 152, Hispanics 124, Asians 106

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Heart disease death rate 2022: Blacks 212 per 100k, Whites 176, Hispanics 137, Asians 102

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COVID-19 death rate per 100k 2020-21: Blacks 376, Hispanics 298, Whites 259, Asians 140

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Maternal mortality 2021: Blacks 69.9 per 100k births, Hispanics 18.2, Whites 19.1, Asians 14.9

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Uninsured rate 2022: Hispanics 18.0%, Blacks 10.7%, Whites 7.0%, Asians 6.2%

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Mental health treatment 2022: Whites 48% received care, Blacks 32%, Hispanics 28%, Asians 24%

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Opioid overdose deaths 2022: Whites 32.6 per 100k, Blacks 28.6, Hispanics 15.5, Asians 2.9

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Hypertension prevalence 2021: Blacks 54%, Whites 44%, Hispanics 38%, Asians 29%

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Vaccination rate COVID booster 2023: Asians 45%, Whites 30%, Hispanics 22%, Blacks 20%

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HIV diagnosis rate 2021: Blacks 36.2 per 100k, Hispanics 15.0, Whites 4.7, Asians 2.1

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Suicide rate 2022: Whites 18.5 per 100k, Hispanics 7.8, Blacks 8.6, Asians 7.0

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Asthma prevalence children 2021: Blacks 13.6%, Hispanics 9.9%, Whites 7.2%, Asians 6.7%

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Low birthweight 2022: Blacks 13.9%, Hispanics 7.4%, Whites 6.8%, Asians 7.5%

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Homicide victimization 2022: Blacks 29.0 per 100k, Hispanics 6.9, Whites 3.3, Asians 1.4

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Nursing home residents 2020: 80% White, 10% Black, 6% Hispanic

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Doctor visits per year avg: Whites 3.9, Blacks 3.7, Hispanics 3.2, Asians 3.5 in 2021

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Firearm homicide rate 2022: Blacks 25.5 per 100k, Hispanics 4.8, Whites 1.7, Asians 0.8

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026
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America race statistics can look one way at the level of population, then flip when you look at who is arrested, incarcerated, and killed with a gun. For example, police shooting deaths in 2023 were 24% Black while Black Americans are 13% of the population, and homicide offending rates in 2019 were 34.4 per 100k for Blacks versus 3.0 for Whites. This post brings those contrasts together across crime, courts, and sentencing to show where the gaps widen and where they narrow.

Key Takeaways

  • Homicide offending rate 2019: Blacks 34.4 per 100k, Hispanics 8.2, Whites 3.0, Asians 1.2
  • Prison population 2022: Blacks 32%, Whites 31%, Hispanics 23%, Asians 1%
  • Murder arrests 2022: Blacks 50.1%, Whites 45.9%, Hispanics data combined
  • As of the 2020 Census, the non-Hispanic White population in the United States was 57.8% of the total population, down from 63.7% in 2010
  • The Hispanic or Latino population grew to 62.1 million in 2020, representing 18.7% of the U.S. population, up from 50.5 million or 16.3% in 2010
  • Black or African American alone population was 41.1 million in 2020, or 12.4% of the total U.S. population
  • In 2022, median household income for Asian Americans was $101,418, Whites $77,999, Hispanics $62,800, Blacks $52,860
  • Poverty rate 2022: Blacks 17.1%, Hispanics 16.9%, Whites 8.6%, Asians 9.5%
  • Unemployment rate 2023 avg: Blacks 5.5%, Hispanics 4.9%, Whites 3.4%, Asians 3.0%
  • In 2023, high school completion rate for Asian Americans was 95%, compared to 94% for Whites, 90% for Blacks, 76% for Hispanics
  • Bachelor's degree attainment for Asians 61% ages 25-34 in 2022, Whites 42%, Blacks 26%, Hispanics 20%
  • In 2021-22, 62% of Asian high school graduates enrolled in college, vs 59% Whites, 52% Blacks, 46% Hispanics
  • Infant mortality rate 2022: Blacks 10.9 per 1,000 births, Hispanics 4.9, Whites 4.5, Asians 3.5
  • Life expectancy 2021: Asians 84.5 years, Hispanics 80.0, Whites 76.4, Blacks 71.8
  • Obesity rate 2022: Blacks 49.9%, Hispanics 45.6%, Whites 41.4%, Asians 16.1%

In 2022, Black Americans faced far higher violent crime and firearm homicide rates than other groups.

Crime

1Homicide offending rate 2019: Blacks 34.4 per 100k, Hispanics 8.2, Whites 3.0, Asians 1.2
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2Prison population 2022: Blacks 32%, Whites 31%, Hispanics 23%, Asians 1%
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3Murder arrests 2022: Blacks 50.1%, Whites 45.9%, Hispanics data combined
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4Violent crime victimization 2022: Blacks 24.5 per 1,000, Hispanics 22.0, Whites 16.5, Asians 9.8
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5Police shooting deaths 2023: Blacks 24% of total despite 13% pop, Whites 46%
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6Drug arrest rates 2022: Blacks 24% of arrests vs 13% pop, Whites 69%
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7Incarceration rate per 100k 2022: Blacks 1,096, Hispanics 545, Whites 214, Asians 90
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8Juvenile violent crime arrests 2021: Blacks 48%, Whites 47%
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9Robbery offending 2019: Blacks 51%, Whites 45%
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10Rape arrests 2022: Whites 65%, Blacks 30%, Hispanics included in White/Black
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11Recidivism rates 5-year: Blacks 83%, Whites 72% in some states 2020
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12Death penalty executions since 1976: 34% Black offenders, 43% White
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13Gun homicide offenders 2022: Blacks 53%, Whites 43%
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14Property crime arrests 2022: Whites 66%, Blacks 29%
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15Federal prison drug offenses: Blacks 25%, Hispanics 42%, Whites 28% 2022
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16Bail denial rates higher for Blacks 25% vs Whites 18% in large counties 2019
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17Wrongful convictions exonerated: 47% Black vs 26% pop share 1989-2023
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18Domestic violence arrests 2022: Whites 50%, Blacks 40%
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19Child abuse substantiations: Blacks 14% victims vs 13% pop, Whites 50% vs 59%
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20Hate crimes 2022: 52% anti-Black, 15% anti-Jewish, 14% anti-White
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21Sentencing disparity: Blacks receive 19.1% longer sentences than Whites for similar crimes 2022
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Crime Interpretation

The stark racial disparities in crime, punishment, and victimization paint a portrait of a nation where systemic inequality acts as both a catalyst for crime and an engine of unjust incarceration.

Demographics

1As of the 2020 Census, the non-Hispanic White population in the United States was 57.8% of the total population, down from 63.7% in 2010
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2The Hispanic or Latino population grew to 62.1 million in 2020, representing 18.7% of the U.S. population, up from 50.5 million or 16.3% in 2010
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3Black or African American alone population was 41.1 million in 2020, or 12.4% of the total U.S. population
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4Asian population reached 20.2 million in 2020, comprising 6.1% of the U.S. population, with significant growth from Indian and Chinese subgroups
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5American Indian and Alaska Native alone population was 3.7 million in 2020, or 1.1% of total
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6Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone was 0.7 million, or 0.2% in 2020
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7Multiracial population surged to 33.8 million in 2020, 10.2% of total, up from 9 million in 2010
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8In 2022, 59.3% of U.S. population identified as White alone
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9Black population estimated at 13.6% in 2022
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10Hispanic population at 19.1% in 2022 estimates
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11Asian Americans at 6.3% in 2022
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12Foreign-born population was 13.9% in 2022, with 45% from Latin America and 27% from Asia
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13In 2020, 25% of U.S. children under 18 were Hispanic, 14% Black, 5% Asian
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14Median age for White non-Hispanic was 44.5 years in 2022, vs 32.9 for Hispanics
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1541% of U.S. population under 25 projected to be non-White by 2025
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16Black population share in South was 24% in 2020, highest regional concentration
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17Asian population in California was 15.5% in 2020
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18Native American population highest in Oklahoma at 9.4% in 2020
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19Hispanic population in Texas reached 40% in 2020
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20Multiracial identification highest among youth: 9.4% of under-18 in 2020
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212023 estimate: White alone 75.3% including Hispanic Whites
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22Black alone or in combination 14.4% in 2020
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23Pacific Islander population concentrated in Hawaii at 10.3%
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24Immigrant share among Asians 59% vs 35% Hispanics in 2022
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2523.1% of U.S. population racially diverse metro areas like NYC
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26Black women fertility rate 1.78 births per woman in 2021
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27Hispanic fertility highest at 1.99 in 2021
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28Asian fertility lowest at 1.41 in 2021
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29White non-Hispanic fertility 1.53 in 2021
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Demographics Interpretation

America is aging and diversifying, becoming less vanilla and more tutti-frutti with every census, as youth and new arrivals paint a far more colorful demographic portrait than their elders.

Economy

1In 2022, median household income for Asian Americans was $101,418, Whites $77,999, Hispanics $62,800, Blacks $52,860
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2Poverty rate 2022: Blacks 17.1%, Hispanics 16.9%, Whites 8.6%, Asians 9.5%
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3Unemployment rate 2023 avg: Blacks 5.5%, Hispanics 4.9%, Whites 3.4%, Asians 3.0%
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4Homeownership 2022: Whites 75.3%, Asians 63.6%, Hispanics 49.1%, Blacks 44.1%
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5Median wealth 2019: White families $188,200, Black $24,100, Hispanic $36,100
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6Labor force participation 2023: Asians 64.5%, Whites 62.1%, Hispanics 66.1%, Blacks 62.7%
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7CEO representation: 80% White, 4% Black, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian in Fortune 500 2023
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8Wage gap 2023: Black women earn 64 cents per White male dollar, Hispanic women 57 cents
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9Small business ownership 2022: Whites 80%, Asians 9%, Hispanics 7%, Blacks 3%
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10Food stamp (SNAP) recipients 2022: 26% Black households vs 7% White
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11Median net worth Black families $44,900 vs White $285,000 in 2022
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12Entrepreneurship rate: Asians 10.5%, Hispanics 10.1%, Blacks 7.9%, Whites 9.6% 2022
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13Disability benefits: Blacks 12% of SSDI vs 7% population share 2022
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14Gig economy workers: 36% Hispanic, 28% Black vs 20% White 2023
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15Union membership 2023: Blacks 11.8%, Whites 9.8%, Hispanics 9.3%, Asians 7.1%
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16STEM workforce 2023: Asians 17%, Whites 70%, Hispanics 8%, Blacks 5%
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17Venture capital funding 2022: 1% to Black founders, 2% Hispanic, 0.5% diverse teams
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18Retail banking access: 11% unbanked Blacks vs 4% Whites 2021
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19Credit score average 2023: Asians 745, Whites 726, Hispanics 701, Blacks 677
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Economy Interpretation

The statistics paint a starkly familiar portrait of America's racial hierarchy, where a story of superior Asian American income cannot be separated from one of exclusionary White corporate control and persistent, systemic disadvantages for Black and Hispanic communities.

Education

1In 2023, high school completion rate for Asian Americans was 95%, compared to 94% for Whites, 90% for Blacks, 76% for Hispanics
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2Bachelor's degree attainment for Asians 61% ages 25-34 in 2022, Whites 42%, Blacks 26%, Hispanics 20%
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3In 2021-22, 62% of Asian high school graduates enrolled in college, vs 59% Whites, 52% Blacks, 46% Hispanics
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4NAEP 2022 math scores: Grade 8 Asians 306, Whites 292, Hispanics 264, Blacks 260
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5Grade 12 reading NAEP 2022: Asians 297, Whites 290, Hispanics 265, Blacks 260
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62022 college enrollment: Asians 60% of high school completers, Whites 55%, Blacks 45%, Hispanics 42%
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7Advanced degree holders 25-64: Asians 25%, Whites 14%, Blacks 6%, Hispanics 4% in 2022
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8Public school funding per pupil disproportionately lower in high-minority districts
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9Black students 15% of enrollment but 39% of expulsion rates 2017-18
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10Hispanic students suspended at 1.5x White rate in 2017-18
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11Asian American SAT average 1228 in 2023, Whites 1114, Hispanics 967, Blacks 908
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12ACT 2023 composite: Asians 25, Whites 21, Hispanics 17, Blacks 16
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13Pell Grant recipients: 74% Black undergraduates vs 28% Whites in 2020-21
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14Student debt burden highest for Blacks: $53k average vs $43k Whites in 2022
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15HBCU enrollment 9% Black students nationally in 2021
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16Teacher diversity gap: 80% White teachers vs 49% non-White students 2021
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17AP exam pass rates 2023: Asians 80%, Whites 65%, Hispanics 45%, Blacks 35%
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18GED attainment: Hispanics 25%, Blacks 23%, Whites 14% of credentials 2022
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19English proficiency among ELL students: 10% Asians proficient vs 5% Hispanics 2022
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20Graduation rates 2021-22: Asians 94%, Whites 90%, Hispanics 83%, Blacks 80%
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Education Interpretation

While consistently demonstrating top-tier academic outcomes, this data underscores that the American education system functions less as a great equalizer and more as a meticulous sorter, amplifying existing advantages and disadvantages from the moment a child enters a classroom.

Health

1Infant mortality rate 2022: Blacks 10.9 per 1,000 births, Hispanics 4.9, Whites 4.5, Asians 3.5
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2Life expectancy 2021: Asians 84.5 years, Hispanics 80.0, Whites 76.4, Blacks 71.8
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3Obesity rate 2022: Blacks 49.9%, Hispanics 45.6%, Whites 41.4%, Asians 16.1%
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4Diabetes prevalence 2021: Blacks 12.1%, Hispanics 12.5%, Whites 6.9%, Asians 9.5%
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5Cancer mortality 2022: Blacks 189 per 100k, Whites 152, Hispanics 124, Asians 106
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6Heart disease death rate 2022: Blacks 212 per 100k, Whites 176, Hispanics 137, Asians 102
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7COVID-19 death rate per 100k 2020-21: Blacks 376, Hispanics 298, Whites 259, Asians 140
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8Maternal mortality 2021: Blacks 69.9 per 100k births, Hispanics 18.2, Whites 19.1, Asians 14.9
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9Uninsured rate 2022: Hispanics 18.0%, Blacks 10.7%, Whites 7.0%, Asians 6.2%
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10Mental health treatment 2022: Whites 48% received care, Blacks 32%, Hispanics 28%, Asians 24%
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11Opioid overdose deaths 2022: Whites 32.6 per 100k, Blacks 28.6, Hispanics 15.5, Asians 2.9
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12Hypertension prevalence 2021: Blacks 54%, Whites 44%, Hispanics 38%, Asians 29%
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13Vaccination rate COVID booster 2023: Asians 45%, Whites 30%, Hispanics 22%, Blacks 20%
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14HIV diagnosis rate 2021: Blacks 36.2 per 100k, Hispanics 15.0, Whites 4.7, Asians 2.1
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15Suicide rate 2022: Whites 18.5 per 100k, Hispanics 7.8, Blacks 8.6, Asians 7.0
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16Asthma prevalence children 2021: Blacks 13.6%, Hispanics 9.9%, Whites 7.2%, Asians 6.7%
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17Low birthweight 2022: Blacks 13.9%, Hispanics 7.4%, Whites 6.8%, Asians 7.5%
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18Homicide victimization 2022: Blacks 29.0 per 100k, Hispanics 6.9, Whites 3.3, Asians 1.4
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19Nursing home residents 2020: 80% White, 10% Black, 6% Hispanic
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20Doctor visits per year avg: Whites 3.9, Blacks 3.7, Hispanics 3.2, Asians 3.5 in 2021
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21Firearm homicide rate 2022: Blacks 25.5 per 100k, Hispanics 4.8, Whites 1.7, Asians 0.8
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Health Interpretation

The statistics paint a chilling leaderboard in a competition no one should be winning, revealing health outcomes in America are still very much a legacy project.

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