Adolescents in the United States: By the Numbers
Over 64 million adolescents ages 10 to 24 live in the United States, representing roughly 21% of Americans.1 In the past ten years, the adolescent population has grown by more than 7%, with the largest gains seen among young adults ages 20 to 24 .1
Young people in the United States refect the increasing diversity of American society, as racial and ethnic minority groups continue to expand. Latinos and African Americans account for 20% and 16% of adolescents aged 10 to 19, compared to 18% and 15% of young adults ages 20 to 24. Conversely, while White youth represent 61% of young adults, they account for 58% of adolescents.2 Tis growth of minority communities is expected to continue in the coming decades, with estimates projecting that white youth will account for 48% of adolescents by 2040.3
Other trends seen among adolescent populations in the United States include a rising number of young people living in immigrant families (19% in 1990 to 24% in 2008),4 increasing school enrollment, and declining high school dropout rates.5 Further, 10.2 million young people lived in poverty in 2006, accounting for 23% of all Americans living in poverty.
Over 64 million adolescents ages 10 to 24 live in the United States, representing roughly 21% of Americans.1 In the past ten years, the adolescent population has grown by more than 7%, with the largest gains seen among young adults ages 20 to 24 .1
Young people in the United States refect the increasing diversity of American society, as racial and ethnic minority groups continue to expand. Latinos and African Americans account for 20% and 16% of adolescents aged 10 to 19, compared to 18% and 15% of young adults ages 20 to 24. Conversely, while White youth represent 61% of young adults, they account for 58% of adolescents.2 Tis growth of minority communities is expected to continue in the coming decades, with estimates projecting that white youth will account for 48% of adolescents by 2040.3
Other trends seen among adolescent populations in the United States include a rising number of young people living in immigrant families (19% in 1990 to 24% in 2008),4 increasing school enrollment, and declining high school dropout rates.5 Further, 10.2 million young people lived in poverty in 2006, accounting for 23% of all Americans living in poverty.
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