POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS

U.S. FEMALE POPULATION, BY RACE / ETHNICITY

The growing diversity of the U.S. female population is reflected in the racial and ethnic distribution of women across age groups. The younger female population, under 25 years of age, is significantly more diverse than the older female population. The non-White population represents 39 percent of females under 25 years of age compared to only 18 percent of females 65 and older. Non-Hispanic Whites represent 61 percent of females under 25 years of age and 82 percent of females 65 and older.

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