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Across more than 20 countries surveyed, a median of 91% say being able to speak their country’s most common language is important for being considered a true national. And 81% say sharing their country’s customs and traditions is important for true belonging.

The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 47.9 million in 2022, up about a third (32%) since 2000.

Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.

Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time.

67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.

Although especially common in California and Texas, Mexican restaurants are found in a large majority of counties in the U.S.

An estimated 36.2 million Hispanics are eligible to vote this year, up from 32.3 million in 2020.

The number of Black eligible voters in the United States is projected to reach 34.4 million in November 2024 after several years of modest growth.

Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States over roughly the past two decades and since 2020.

Untethered from partisan politics and uninterested in keeping up with political news, here is how some Americans view the current state of U.S. politics.