US Second Generation Population By Race and Ethnicity in 2009 (Foreign-Born)
According to data from the US Census Bureau, in 2009, the highest number of US Second Generation population were Hispanic or Latino (14,110,000 people). The second highest were Non-Hispanic White Alone (12,380,000 people). And the third highest were Asian Alone (3,896,000 people).
The chart below shows the US Second Generation population by race and ethnicity.
You see similar information for other generations.
NB: Universe is the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States, plus members of the Armed Forces living off post, or with their families on post, with at least one civilian adult. "First-generation" refers to those who are foreign born; "second generation" refers to those with at least one foreign-born parent; "third-and-higher generation" includes those with two US native parents.
| Race or Ethnicity | Population |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 14110000 |
| Non-Hispanic White Alone | 12380000 |
| Asian Alone | 3896000 |
| Black or African American Alone | 2138000 |