This statistic shows the share of American students in grades 9 to 12 who stated to have used cocaine at least once in their life as of 2017, by gender and ethnicity. According to the survey, 8.1 percent of male student respondents with a Hispanic background stated they have been using a form of cocaine (e.g. powder, crack or freebase) one or more times during their life.
Percentage of U.S. high school students who have used cocaine at least once as of 2017, by gender and ethnicity
This statistic shows the share of American students in grades 9 to 12 who stated to have used cocaine at least once in their life as of 2017, by gender and ethnicity. According to the survey, 8.1 percent of male student respondents with a Hispanic background stated they have been using a form of cocaine (e.g. powder, crack or freebase) one or more times during their life.
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| All races / ethnicities | White (non-Hispanic) | Black (non-Hispanic) | Hispanic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 3.5% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Male | 6.1% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 8.1% |
| Total | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.3% |
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