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America At Glance
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Total Population of the United States
342,034,432
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau (AS OF JULY 2025)
Racial Makeup Of The United State
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU POPULATION ESTIMATES, 7/1/23
Non-Hispanic White
59%
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Hispanic
19%
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Black
14%
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Asian / Pacific Islanders
7%
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Native American
1%
Immigrants, or foreign-born persons, make up 14% of the population.
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Official Language
While the U.S. does not have an official language, English is the most widely used and is only recognized as an official language in 31 states. There are between 350 and 430 languages spoken in the United States.
SPANISH OR CREOLE
62%
CHINESE
5%
TAGALOG
3%
VIETNAMESE
2%
Arabic
2%
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Government offices and some private businesses close on the following holidays. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it is usually celebrated the Friday before or the Monday after.
January 1
New Year's Day
New Year marks the start of a new calendar year, universally celebrated on January 1st (Gregorian calendar), symbolizing fresh starts
Third Monday in January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an activist and prominent figure of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s
January 20
Inauguration Day
Occurs every 4 years after a presidential election when the new President and Vice President are sworn into office
Third Monday in February
Presidents Day
Celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, America's first President, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, who guided the U.S.
Last Monday in May
Memorial Day
Honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Marks the beginning of the summer season in the U.S.
June 19
National Independence Day
Commemorates the day when 250,000 slaves in TX were freed by the U.S. army, ending slavery in America
July 4
Independence Day
Commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, making the U.S. its own country free from British rule
First Monday in September
Labor Day
Recognizes the social and economic contributions of American workers. Marks the end of the summer season in the U.S.
Second Monday in October
Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrates the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous American peoples
November 11
Veterans Day
Honors all veterans who have served the country in both wartime and peacetime
Third Thursday in November
Thanksgiving
Based on the 1621 feast between the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American people, this holiday celebrates the harvest of the year
December 25
Christmas Day
December 25th celebrating Jesus Christ's birth, marked by traditions like decorating trees, exchanging gifts, festive meals, and carols.
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