Non-Hispanic whites

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/non-hispanic-whites

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the estimated u.s. population (july 1, 2024)?191,382,624
2. What is the percentage of total u.s. population?56.3%
3. Who are Non-Hispanic whites in the United States?They are people who say they are White and do not say they are Hispanic or Latino. The Census uses this label to help understand the country's makeup.
4. How many Non-Hispanic whites live in the U.S. right now?About 191 million people, which is more than half of all Americans. They make up 56.3% of the U.S. population as of July 2024.

Hispanic or Latino origin: A classification for people, families, or ancestry from Spanish-speaking countries or cultures, distinct from race.
Demographic transformation: Profound and lasting changes in the composition and characteristics of a population over time.
Interracial marriage: Marriage between individuals of different racial or ethnic groups.
Anglo-American: A term often used to refer to white, English-speaking Americans, particularly those of British descent.