Black population rising

 Pew Research -The number of Black people living in the U.S. reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023 – up 33% since 2000. This population has grown increasingly diverse: Notably, the number of Black Americans who identify as multiracial has increased 269% since the turn of the century. Read our updated fact sheet about the U.S. Black population for detailed demographic, geographic and economic data.