• While all US states were majority White in 1980, eight states are projected to be majority people of color in 2030 and over 15 states are projected to be majority people of color by 2050. 

• While populations of color will be predominantly concentrated in counties in Southwestern and Southern states in 2030, several counties in predominantly White states such as South Dakota and Montana are projected to be up to 96 percent people of color due to large Native American populations. 

• Asian and Pacific Islander populations are projected to remain most concentrated in coastal states like California and New Jersey while Black populations will remain most concentrated in Southern states like Georgia and Florida. Latinx populations will be most concentrated in Southwestern states such as California and Texas.

The proportion of people of color in the United States has grown dramatically since the 1980s. Increased immigration from regions including Latin America and Asia and interracial marriages and partnerships since the late 20th century, have contributed to this shift. Latinx and Asian populations are currently the fastest-growing populations in the United States. As the growth rate of White populations slows, the United States will likely be majority people of color by 2045.

• Foster racial inclusion in governance.
• Build multiracial alliances, coalitions, and movements to advance policy change, including pro-immigrant policies.
• Dismantle barriers and build pathways to economic opportunity for boys and men of color.
• Include immigrants by ensuring access to health care, driver's licenses, in-state tuition, and municipal ID cards regardless of immigration status.
• Enact strong language access policies requiring interpretation and translation services for English-language learners and facilitate naturalization among green-card holders.
• Limit the participation of local law enforcement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and support community-led alternatives to policing and invest-divest strategies in communities of color.
• Strengthen democracy by increasing participation of marginalized groups, expanding voting rights (and preventing rollback), and building leadership development pipelines.
• At the federal level, end the lifetime ban on public benefits for people with criminal records, ensure that releasees from federal prison receive essential identification documents and access to transition social services support to reentry, enact all-mail elections, automatic voter registration, and extended voting periods.

• Reports: Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children; William Frey’s demographic analyses; Immigrant economic contributions
• Data: DiversityDataKids.org, Black Male Achievement Life Outcomes Dashboard