Statistics of the Month - December Do you know America? Where are people of color living? From 2000-2004, Florida, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Georgia, North Carolina and Massachusetts all saw population growth that was both rapid (over 200 percent increase) and sizable (more than 200,000 additional Hispanics per state). Nearly 60 percent of all African Americans lived in 10 states: New York, Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, Illinois, North Carolina, Maryland, Louisiana, and Virginia. In six southern states (Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina Georgia, Maryland and Alabama) more than 1 in 4 people is African American. Western states had relatively low proportions. African Americans represented less than 5 percent of the population in most western states, including less than 1 percent in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Montana. African Americans represented one-third or more of the population of Washington D.C. (more than half of the population of Washington, D.C.), Mississippi, and Louisiana, while they represent under 5 percent of the population in 20 states. About 35 percent of Asians live in California, 10 percent in New York, and 6 percent in Texas. These three states account for more than half of the Asian population. Ten states with the largest Asian populations: California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Washington, Florida, Virginia and Massachusetts. Source: US Census http://www.census.gov Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: November statistics - Cultural preservation and financial instability: Top concerns for American Indians October statistics - Surprising facts on workers who are disabled September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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