U.S. Female Population,* by Age and Race/Ethnicity, 2006
| Race/Ethnicity | Age Group (Percent of Females) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 Years | 15-24 Years | 25-34 Years | 35-54 Years | 55-64 Years | 65 Years | |
| Non-Hispanic White | 56.4% | 61.0% | 59.7% | 68.2% | 75.8% | 80.6% |
| Black (may include Hispanics) | 14.7% | 15.0% | 13.6% | 12.7% | 10.6% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic | 21.0% | 16.9% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander (may include Hispanics) | 4.2% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native (may include Hispanics) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
*Includes only non-institutionalized population not living in group housing. Percentages do not equal 100 percent because data are not shown for persons selecting other races or more than one race.↑
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder. 2006 American Community Survey. http://factfinder.census.gov, accessed 11/28/07.
