《闲话美国》－美国人民群像

US Demographics 

A nation of immigrations 

Total population: Over 320 million people 

Race: (各种数据计算方法不同，可能有出入）

White

Hispanic

African American 

Asian American

Native American

Others

Language: 

-No official language according the law 

-English is the de facto language.

- Spanish and other foreign languages are offered at schools, but you do NOT have to learn a foreign language. 

Religion: 

 - No state religion 

 - 80% of the population consider themselves one form of Christian 

 - It is more about the sense of community. 

 - Other religions can be found: Judaism, buddhism, Islam, Hinduism 

 - Atheism 

Region/Home state: 

- Americans also identify themselves by the state they are from. 

Ethnicity: 

-Americans identify themselves based on their specific cultural heritage. 

Class: 

-Americans don't see "class" as an essential part of their identity. 

Profession: 

-People have certain perception of you based on your profession.

Immigration: 

- First generation immigrant (47 million)

- Two largest groups are from Mexico and China

- You need to become a resident first and then live in American for 5-7 years

- Fill in the paperwork and pass a test

- Swear the oath of allegiance