What Census Calls Us
Explore the different race, ethnicity and origin categories used in the U.S. decennial census, from the first one in 1790 to the latest count in 2020.
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Mapping the 2020 Latino electorate
More than 32 million Latinos are eligible to vote nationwide in the 2020 presidential elections. See how the share of Latino voters varies by state and congressional district.
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U.S. Census Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge of the U.S. census with our 12-question quiz.
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Video: Estimating Europe’s unauthorized immigrant population
A new Pew Research Center analysis estimates that at least 3.9 million unauthorized immigrants – and possibly as many as 4.8 million – lived in Europe in 2017. Learn how we conducted the first comprehensive estimate of Europe’s unauthorized immigrant population in over a decade.
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Across the Table: Would you share your views of Donald Trump over dinner?
Trump has evoked strong feelings as president – both positive and negative. How would you feel discussing him at a dinner party with a group of people who have opposing views from your own? In this interactive, see how your views compare with those of other Americans.
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Hispanic origin profiles, 2017
Explore data on the 15 largest U.S. Hispanic groups by origin.
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The challenges of using machine learning to identify gender in images
This essay on the lessons we learned about deep learning systems and gender recognition is one part of a three-part examination of issues relating to machine vision technology.
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How does a computer ‘see’ gender?
A computer can be trained to predict whether an image shows a man or a woman. Can you identify which parts of the face are most essential to the computer’s decision?
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Who shares your views on race?
Americans are divided along racial lines in their views on the legacy of slavery, the best way to achieve diversity and the value they place on their own racial and ethnic identity. Let’s look at 11 questions from a recent survey to see what you think and how that compares with the rest of the nation.
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Puerto Rico Population
Total U.S. Puerto Rican population mapped by county in 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2013.
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