In 2010, 15% and 12% of the U.S. population aged 0-19 were categorized as black and white Hispanic race/ethnicity, respectively; by 2050, these percentages are expected to be 16% and 26%.
Chart Explanation: The race/ethnicity percentages of the U.S. population aged 0-19 are expected to change over the next 40 years (from 2010 to 2050). The percentage of white Hispanic children and adolescents is expected to increase to 25.8% from 11.5%, while the percentage of Asians is expected to increase to 6.9% from 4.4%. The percentages of children and adolescents who are black is increase slightly, from 14.7% to 15.7%. In contrast, the percentages non-Hispanic whites aged 0-19 is expected to decrease substantially, from 53.8% to 43.6%.
The U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov) conducts a decennial population census, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution to guide apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Census 2000 and Census 2010 contained items regarding age, gender, race, Hispanic/Latino origin, and housing characteristics and was administered to the entire resident population of the United States. From the data collected, both population estimates (www.factfinder2.com) and projections (U.S. Census Bureau, 2008;
http://www.census.gov/population/www/projections/index.html) are available publicly.
The U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov) conducts a decennial population census, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution to guide apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Census 2000 and Census 2010 contained items regarding age, gender, race, Hispanic/Latino origin, and housing characteristics and was administered to the entire resident population of the United States. From the data collected, both population estimates (www.factfinder2.com) and projections (U.S. Census Bureau, 2008; http://www.census.gov/population/www/projections/index.html) are available publicly.
| Field | Data |
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| Description of Measure | Race/ethnicity in the general population |
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| Data Source | United States Census |
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| Type of Data Source | Public |
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| Data Set | U.S. estimates/projections 2000-2050 |
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| Health Care System Data | No |
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| Regional or National? | National |
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| Demographic Group | All U.S. residents <20 years old |
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| Numerator | Number of U.S. residents <20 years old of particular race/ethnicity |
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| Denominator | Number of all U.S. residents <20 years old |
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| Primary Data Source Indicator | Race/ethnicity |
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| Primary Indicator Method of Measurement | Questionnaire (census-taking) |
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| Secondary (1) Variable | Age |
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| Secondary (1) Indicator Method of Measurement | Questionnaire (census-taking) |
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| Secondary (2) Variable | Gender |
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| Secondary (2) Indicator Method of Measurement | Questionnaire (census-taking) |
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| Frequency of Measurement (Primary) | Every 10 years (cross-sectional) |
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| U.S. Region Covered by Primary Variable | All |
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| Period Currently Available | 2050 |
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| Pending Data | 2010 projections; 2020 estimates |
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| Additional Data Items of Interest | Projections of U.S. population by demographic group through 2050 |
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| Limitations of Indicator | Self-reported race/ethnicity; projections associated with some amount of error |
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| Analytic Considerations | Race/ethnicity must be examined separately; age groups/gender can be collapsed to get total numbers |
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