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 ...

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 ...

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.

The Office of Management and Budget announced Thursday changes to how the federal government asks about people’s race and ethnicity, including in the US Census.

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.

According to the U.S. Census, which recorded its most detailed race and ethnicity data in 2020, America has 3.5 million Middle Eastern or North African residents.

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.

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 ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — For the first time in 27 years, the US government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count ...