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United States Population (view source)
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The [[United States]] has the third highest population in the world, and it is estimated at approximately 300 million people today. It is a very diverse country with people from virtually all races and religions.
The major religions in the United States are [[Protestants|Protestantism]] 46%, [[Roman Catholic Church|Cathlicism]] 25%, [[Pentecostalism]] 10%, [[Mormonism]] 3%, and [[Judaism]] 2%.<ref>www.adherents.com</ref>
The major racial groups in the United States are: [[European American|Whites]] 78%, [[African Americans]] 12%, [[Mestizo]]s (people of mixed Spanish and Indian descent) 6%, [[Asian]]s just under 4% and [[Native American]]s less than 1%. Approximately 15% of Americans are [[Latinos]], although they may be of any race.<ref>↑ http://www.census.gov/</ref>
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The major religions in the United States are [[Protestants|Protestantism]] 46%, [[Roman Catholic Church|Cathlicism]] 25%, [[Pentecostalism]] 10%, [[Mormonism]] 3%, and [[Judaism]] 2%.<ref>www.adherents.com</ref>
The major racial groups in the United States are: [[European American|Whites]] 78%, [[African Americans]] 12%, [[Mestizo]]s (people of mixed Spanish and Indian descent) 6%, [[Asian]]s just under 4% and [[Native American]]s less than 1%. Approximately 15% of Americans are [[Latinos]], although they may be of any race.<ref>↑ http://www.census.gov/</ref>
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