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APRIL 16, 2001

For the seven million Americans who identified themselves as belonging to more than one race on the Census 2000, mixed-race has different meanings.

To Hispanics, who are not considered a racial group, it might mean being of Indian and White heritage. Some African-Americans reject the notion altogether, relying on the so-called "one drop" rule which has been used by society to identify African heritage.

The Census 2000 was the first which allowed Americans to choose multiple racial heritages. The overwhelming majority chose one race, however.

Get the Story:
Mixed-Race Heritage, Mixed Emotions (The Washington Post 4/16)

Census 2000 Profiles:
Washington (3/27) | New Mexico (3/26) | American FactFinder (3/14) | American Indians in the United States (3/13) | South Dakota (3/12)

Relevant Links:
US Census Bureau - www.census.gov

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