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The Changing Face Of Race In America

Explore Census figures state-by-state

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Asian population change between 2000 and 2008

Black population change between 2000 and 2008

Hawaiin/Pacific Islander population change between 2000 and 2008

Hispanic population change between 2000 and 2008

Native American population change between 2000 and 2008

White (non-Hispanic) population change between 2000 and 2008

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau

Credit: Associated Press

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