Historical Census Population

Using the U.S. Census documents provided, Historical Census Population by Race.pdf Historical Census Population by Race.pdf - Alternative Formats pages 43-93 only, review the information related to the state of your chosen destination city. Then, in 1-2 pages detail the change in demographics undergone by the state's black and white population. What year did census recording begin? Which racial groups did the U.S. Census Bureau originally record? Were there changes (added or subtracted) to the racial groups or how groups were recorded? How did the various populations change over time? What events in American history might these changes have coincided with (e.g. Emancipation or the Great Migration)? Were there any large population increases over short periods of time?

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In 1820, the "free colored" category was split into two categories: mulatto and other free colored. In 1850, the "Indian" category was split into two categories: civilized Indian and savage Indian. In 1870, the "savage Indian" category was dropped. In 1900, the "mulatto" category was dropped. In 1910, the "Chinese" category was added. In 1920, the "Japanese" category was added. In 1930, the "Filipino" category was added. In 1940, the "Mexican" category was added. In 1950, the "Aleut" category was added. In 1960, the "Eskimo" category was added. In 1970, the "American Indian" category was added. In 1980, the "Hispanic origin" category was added. In 1990, the "Asian" category was added. In 2000, the "Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander" category was added.

The black population in California has grown steadily over time. In 1790, the black population was 1,584. In 1850, the black population was 962. In 1900, the black population was 19,097. In 1950, the black population was 553,947. In 2000, the black population was 2,354,021. In 2020, the black population was 2,559,496.

The white population in California has also grown steadily over time. In 1790, the white population was 55,956. In 1850, the white population was 92,597. In 1900, the white population was 1,485,053. In 1950, the white population was 10,586,222. In 2000, the white population was 20,574,092. In 2020, the white population was 15,712,858.

The change in demographics in California has been driven by a number of factors, including immigration, migration, and natural increase.

Immigration has played a significant role in the growth of the black and white populations in California. In the 19th century, many black people immigrated to California from the southern United States. In the early 20th century, many white people immigrated to California from Europe and the Midwest. In the late 20th century, many black and white people immigrated to California from Asia and Latin America.

Migration has also played a role in the change in demographics in California. In the early 20th century, many black people migrated to California from the southern United States. In the mid-20th century, many white people migrated to California from other parts of the United States. In the late 20th century, many black and white people migrated to California from other countries.

Natural increase has also played a role in the change in demographics in California. The black and white populations in California have both grown through natural increase, which is the number of births minus the number of deaths.

The change in demographics in California has had a number of impacts. The growth of the black and white populations has led to an increase in the diversity of the state. The growth of the black and white populations has also led to an increase in the political and economic power of these groups.

The events in American history that have coincided with the changes in demographics in California include the Emancipation Proclamation, the Great Migration, and the Civil Rights Movement.

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It declared that all slaves in the Confederate states were free. The Emancipation Proclamation led to a large increase in the black population in California, as many black people migrated to the state from the southern United States.

The Great Migration was a period of mass migration of black people from the southern United States to the northern United States and

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I have reviewed the information related to the state of California in the U.S. Census documents provided. Here is a summary of the change in demographics undergone by the state's black and white population:

Census recording began in 1790. The U.S. Census Bureau originally recorded the following racial groups:

  • White
  • Black
  • Indian
  • Free colored
  • Slave