The US’ under-30 population is now majority-minority

Most Americans under 30 are now racial or ethnic minorities, with Asian Americans helping drive the shift.

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For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities now account for more than half of Americans under 30, according to a new analysis of population data.

Tipping point

The minorities made up 52.8% of the said age group as of July 1, 2025, compared with 43.9% overall, Census Bureau estimates show. Brookings Institution se…