Growth 1990 to 2012

Source: US Census Bureau and Geoscape International; 2012 estimates for Asian and Black are for non-Hispanic

U.S. Population: 2007 by Ethnic Group

“About one-third of America’s population is of either Asian, Black or Hispanic origin; these proportions vary dramatically at the state and metropolitan area levels. Many companies include Puerto Rico within their U.S. marketing efforts, although it is not technically part of the U.S.”

From 2000 to 2007: More than 10 million additional Hispanics. 29% growth during period. 50% of the total population growth. More than 3.3 million non-Hispanic blacks. 10% growth during period. 16% of the total population growth. Nearly 4 million more Asian-Pacific Islanders. 34% growth during period. 18% of the total population growth. In excess of 20 million more people overall. More than 17 million and over 84% of the growth from these 3 segments. From 2007 to 2012: 1,217,413 new Hispanic Americans per year. 101,451 per month. 3,333 per day. 139 per hour. 582,833 new Non-Hispanic African Americans per year. 48,569 per month. 1,596 per day. 66 per hour. 362,323 new Non-Hispanic Asian Americans per year. 30,194 per month. 992 per day. 41 per hour.

Source: US Census Bureau and Geoscape International.