In the U.S., the number most people mean by “white Americans” is about 191.7 million non-Hispanic White people , based on the 2020 Census release and cited in Census-related reporting. If you include people who identify as White alone or in combination with another race , the count is about 235.4 million.

Which number to use

  • Non-Hispanic White alone: about 191.7 million.
  • White alone or in combination: about 235.4 million.

Why there are two figures

“White Americans” can mean different things depending on whether you mean race alone, ethnicity, or both together. The Census material distinguishes White alone from White alone or in combination , which is why the totals differ.

If you want, I can also break this down by percentage of the U.S. population or by state.