Census categories for race and ethnicity have shaped how the nation sees itself. Here’s how they have changed over the last 230 years. By K.K. Rebecca Lai and Jennifer Medina Oct. 16, 2023 Since ...

US census changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity Under the revisions, Hispanic or Latino is listed as one race/ethnicity category and a new one will be created for people of ...

The U.S. Census Bureau will have new categories for race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years, directly affecting people who identify as Hispanic, Latino, Middle Eastern and North African.

A sample US census form is seen during an event in New York City on January 4, ... In the 2020 census, “some other race” was the second-largest racial group with 49.9 million people opting for it.

According to the U.S. Census, which recorded its most detailed race and ethnicity data in 2020, ... The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African, ...

The way the US government classifies race and ethnicity is about to undergo the biggest change in almost 30 years — and that could alter our racial landscape.

The US Census Bureau Is Making "Latino" a Race, Muddying the Waters of Latinidad. By Miguel Machado. Published on April 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Social Issues Race isn’t real, science says. Advocates want the census to reflect that. A small but vocal group of professionals and academics imagine a future where categories don’t matter ...

We explain what the next census could look like. By K.K. Rebecca Lai [This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign up for Race/Related here.] In light of the Biden administration’s proposed ...

For the first time in 27 years, the US government is announcing changes to how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. "It feels good to be seen," said Florida state Representative Anna ...