Distribution of the U.S. population, by generation and race 2022

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Veera Korhonen,
Aug 7, 2024
In 2022, 51 percent of Generation Z in the United States were White. In comparison, 48 percent of Gen Alpha were White in that year, making it the first generation that does not have a majority White population in the United States.

Distribution of the United States population in 2022, by generation and race

CharacteristicGen Alpha (born 2013-present)Gen Z (born 1997-2012)Millennial (born 1981-1996)Gen X (born 1965-1980)Boomer (born 1946-1964)
White 48% 51% 55% 60% 72%
Hispanic 26% 25% 21% 19% 11%
Black 16% 15% 15% 13% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 6% 8% 7% 5%
Two or more races 6% 5% 3% 2% 1%
American Indian 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of populationGen Alpha (born 2013-present)Gen Z (born 1997-2012)Millennial (born 1981-1996)Gen X (born 1965-1980)Boomer (born 1946-1964)WhiteHispanicBlackAsian/Pacific IslanderTwo or more racesAmerican Indian
0%20%40%60%80%100%120%140%160%180%200%220%240%260%280%300%320%

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November 2023

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