United States Population
The United States has the third highest population in the world, and it is estimated at approximately 300 million people today. It is a very diverse country with people from virtually all races and religions.
The major racial groups in the United States are: Whites 78%, African Americans 12%, Mestizos (people of mixed Spanish and Indian descent) 6%, Asians just under 4% and Native Americans less than 1%. Approximately 15% of Americans are Latinos, although they may be of any race.