Black Americans

The U.S. Black population is growing. At the same time, how Black people self-identify is changing, with increasing shares considering themselves multiracial or Hispanic.

Nearly all Black Americans believe in God or a higher power. But what type of God do they have in mind?

Americans are much less likely to say there is discrimination against White people: 40% say White people face at least some discrimination.

The vast majority of religiously unaffiliated Black Americans believe in God and about half pray regularly, although few attend services.

81% of Black Americans consider the outbreak a major threat to public health and about half see it as a major threat to their personal health.

Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.

Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.

Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.

Kamala Harris’ election represented an advance in the progress Black Americans have made in recent decades in political leadership.

Black voters were more likely to say the 2020 election was administered very well both nationally and locally.