In 2023, there were almost two million Black or African American veterans in the United States, representing around 12 percent of the total veteran population.
Number of veterans in the United States in 2023, by race and Hispanic origin
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US Census Bureau. (September 30, 2024). Number of veterans in the United States in 2023, by race and Hispanic origin [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/616753/us-veterans-by-race-and-hispanic-origin/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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