<P> As of July 2016 , White Americans are the racial majority . African Americans are the largest racial minority , amounting to an estimated 12.7 % of the population . Hispanic and Latino Americans amount to an estimated 17.8 % of the total U.S. population , making up the largest ethnic minority . The White , non-Hispanic or Latino population make up 61.3 % of the nation 's total , with the total White population ( including White Hispanics and Latinos ) being 76.9 % . </P>
<P> As of July 2016 , White Americans are the racial majority . African Americans are the largest racial minority , amounting to an estimated 12.7 % of the population . Hispanic and Latino Americans amount to an estimated 17.8 % of the total U.S. population , making up the largest ethnic minority . The White , non-Hispanic or Latino population make up 61.3 % of the nation 's total , with the total White population ( including White Hispanics and Latinos ) being 76.9 % . </P>
percent of african american population in the united states
percent of african american population in the united states
12.7 %
12.7 %