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Census Data Shows America Is More Racially Diverse

​The total population has grown by 23 million people.
Posted at 8:22 PM, Aug 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-12 20:22:53-04

Newly released 2020 U.S. Census data shows a major shift in demographics. 

The Census Bureau revealed the White population is aging and has dropped for the first time on record.

The total population has grown by 23 million people. 

The Hispanic population is up by 23% and accounts for half of the country's growth.

 The White population has fallen from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8%. 

The fastest growing areas are the south and southwest.