The data displays the population of the United States by race and ethnic group from 2000 to 2016. In 2016, there were 18.32 million people with Asian origin living in the U.S.
U.S. population
Currently, the white population makes up the vast majority of the U.S.’ population, accounting for some 247.78 million people in 2015. This ethnicity group contributes to the highest share of the population in every region, but is especially noticeable in the Midwestern region. The Black or African American resident population totaled 42.
