Pew Research: Black Population Grows to 47.9 Million, 14.4% of U.S. Population – National
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 23, 2024
(AURN News) – New statistics released by Pew Research shed light on the evolving landscape of the Black population here in the United States. Since 2000, the self-identified Black population has surged by 32%, reaching 47.9 million, which makes up more than 14% of the nation’s total population.
Key findings from the 2022 data highlight the demographic nuances within the Black community. The median age for Black Americans stands at 32.1 years . . .
