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New Census estimates show minorities added more than 2 percent in 2009 to 107.2 million people, boosted by a surge in Hispanic births and more people who described themselves as multiracial. During this time, the white population remained flat, making up roughly 199.9 million, or 65 percent, of the country.
Currently four states — Hawaii, New Mexico, California and Texas — as well as the District of Columbia have minority populations that exceeded 50 percent. About 311 of the 3,143 counties — one in 10 — have minority populations of 50 percent or greater. That’s up from more than 250 counties in 2000.
Based on current rates, data from the 2010 census could show a new “tipping point” in which babies born to minorities outnumber babies born to whites.
About 1 in 4 counties now have more minority children than white children or are nearing that point.
“Fertility is playing a critical role in reshaping the racial and ethnic structure of the country,” said Kenneth Johnson, a sociology professor at the University of New Hampshire.
Census: Minorities grow to 35% of U.S. population | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
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