Key facts
- The percentage of the white population in America was 88% in 1970.
- By 1990, the white population percentage decreased to 80%.
- In 2000, the white population percentage was 75%.
- By 2010, the white population percentage was 72%.
- In 2020, the white population percentage was 60%.
Demographic shifts and population statistics are often discussed in the context of national identity, social cohesion, and political discourse. Changes in the ethnic and racial composition of a country can influence policy debates, electoral outcomes, and cultural trends.