In 2012 US Census Bureau estimated 44,456,009 African Americans in the United States meaning that 14.1% of the total American population of 313.9 Million is Black. This includes those who identify as ‘Black Only’ and as ‘Black in combination with another race’. The ‘Black Only’ category totaled 41.2 million African Americans or 13.1% of the total U.S population.
Interesting Facts About the African American Population
Find which states have the highest Black population and which states have the highest and lowest….
The poverty rate for all African Americans in 2011 was 28.1% which is an increase from 25.5% in 2005. Actually the poverty rate…
Although African Americans are considered the most religious in America, many things have changed…
Are African Americans more likely to be searched? And what about incarceration?
African Americans have a history in both major political parties of the United States. See where Black Americans really stand in…
There has been a Black middle class in America since before emancipation from slavery. However in those times it only consisted of…
It is a widely held belief that black women are the least likely to marry than any other women in America. But after viewing…
The average number of African Americans that have at least a bachelor’s degree increased…
In 2007 nearly 4 in 10 black-owned businesses operated in the health care and social assistance; and…
It has often been stated that Atlanta is the Black Mecca. Find out more about this area…
The percentage of Black homeowners decreased between 2005 and 2011 from 46% to 43%. These means more than half of all…
Are African Americans overrepresented when it comes to the number of abortions performed? African American women have 30% of all abortions* but according to,,,
