The percentage of Americans of African descent was greater in 1776 than it is today.
About one person in five of those listed in the first census (1790) had African ancestry. It’s around 13.5% now.
The percentage of Americans of African descent was greater in 1776 than it is today.
About one person in five of those listed in the first census (1790) had African ancestry. It’s around 13.5% now.