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Americans are citizens of the United States.[46]

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Total population
c. 331 million[1]
2020 United States Census
Regions with significant populations
Mexico738,100–1,000,000[2][3]
Canada316,350–1,000,000[4][5]
Philippines220,000–600,000[6][7]
Germany324,000[8]
Israel200,000[9][10]
United Kingdom139,000–197,143[11][12]
South Korea120,000–158,000[13]
Costa Rica130,000[14]
France100,000[15]
China71,493[16]
Switzerland39,000
Brazil28,000–70,000[17][18]
Colombia60,000[19]
Hong Kong60,000[20]
India60,000[21]
Australia56,276[22]
Pakistan52,486[23]
Japan51,321[24]
Italy50,000[25]
United Arab Emirates50,000[26]
Haiti45,000[27]
Saudi Arabia40,000[28]
Argentina37,000[29]
Norway33,509[30]
Bahamas30,000[31]
Russia30,000[32]
Lebanon25,000[33]
Panama25,000[34]
Spain22,082[35]
Chile19,161[36]
El Salvador19,000[37]
New Zealand17,751[38]
Honduras15,000[39]
Taiwan10,645[40]
Austria10,175[41]
Czech Republic8,763[42]
Bermuda8,000[43]
Kuwait8,000[44]
Languages
Primarily American English, and multiple dialects of Spanish, but also other languages too
Religion
Primarily Christian (Protestantism, Catholicism, and Mormonism)[45]
Various non-Christian religions (Judaism and others)[45]
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Also, there are other groups that did not immigrate to the United States but became American because of American expansion in the late 19th century. In addition to the United States, Americans and people of American descent can be found around the world. Three to seven million Americans are estimated to be living outside the United States.

Most Americans are of European descent. The number of Latin Americans and Asians is more than ever. About 13% of Americans are of African descent. People from many cultures, religions, and ethnic groups live in the U.S. This is why the United States is called the "Melting Pot".

The United States is a diverse country. Six races are officially recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes: White or European American, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander.

The current population of Americans in the U.S. is over 341 million people as of 2024.

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    "QuickFacts: United States". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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    "People live in Mexico, INEGI, 2010". Archived from the original on 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
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    Smith, Dr. Claire M. (August 2010). "These are our Numbers: Civilian Americans Overseas and Voter Turnout" (PDF). OVF Research Newsletter. Overseas Vote Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 24, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2012. Previous research indicates that the number of U.S. Americans living in Mexico is around 1 million, with 600,000 of those living in Mexico City.
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    "Ethnic origins, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories - 20% sample data". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. June 10, 2010. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2013. Ethnic origins Americans Total responses 316,350
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    Barrie McKenna (June 27, 2012). "Tax amnesty offered to Americans in Canada". The Globe and Mail. Ottawa. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2012. There are roughly a million Americans in Canada – many with little or no ties to the United States.
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    Evan S. Medeiros; Keith Crane; Eric Heginbotham; Norman D. Levin; Julia F. Lowell (November 7, 2008). Pacific Currents: The Responses of U.S. Allies and Security Partners in East Asia to Chinaâ€TMs Rise. Rand Corporation. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-8330-4708-3. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2018. An estimated 4 million Filipino-Americans, most of whom are U.S. citizens or dual citizens, live in the United States, and over 250,000 U.S. citizens live in the Philippines.
    "New U.S. ambassador to PH aims to 'strengthen' ties". CNN Philippines. Metro Manila. December 2, 2016. Archived from the original on March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017. According to his figures, there are about 4 million Filipino-Americans residing in the U.S., and 250,000 Americans living and working in the Philippines.
    Lozada, Aaron (December 2, 2016). "New U.S. envoy: Relationship with PH 'most important'". ABS-CBN News. Manila. Archived from the original on March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017. According to Kim, the special relations between the U.S. and the Philippines is evident in the "four million Filipino-Americans who are residing in the United States and 250,000 Americans living and working in the Philippines."
    International Business Publications, USA (August 1, 2013). Philippines Business Law Handbook: Strategic Information and Laws. Int'l Business Publications. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-4387-7078-9. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2018. An estimated 600,000 Americans visit the Philippines each year, while an estimated 300,000 reside in-country. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
    Kapoor, Kanupriya; Dela Cruz, Enrico (17 October 2016). "Americans in Philippines jittery as Duterte rails against United States". Reuters. Olongapo. Archived from the original on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018. About four million people of Philippine ancestry live in the United States, one of its largest minorities, and about 220,000 Americans, many of them military veterans, live in the Philippines. An additional 650,000 visit each year, according to U.S. State Department figures.
    "FACT SHEET: United States-Philippines Bilateral Relations". U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. United States Department of State. 28 April 2014. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2018. Around 350,000 Americans reside in the Philippines, and approximately 600,000 U.S. citizens visit the country each year.
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    Cooper, Matthew (November 15, 2013). "Why the Philippines Is America's Forgotten Colony". National Journal. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2015. c. At the same time, person-to-person contacts are widespread: Some 600,000 Americans live in the Philippines and there are 3 million Filipino-Americans, many of whom are devoting themselves to typhoon relief.
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    Daphna Berman (January 23, 2008). "Need an appointment at the U.S. Embassy? Get on line!". Haaretz. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2012. According to estimates, some 200,000 American citizens live in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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    Michele Chabin (March 19, 2012). "In vitro babies denied U.S. citizenship". USA Today. Jerusalem. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2012. Most of the 200,000 U.S. citizens in Israel have dual citizenship, and fertility treatments are common because they are free.
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    "U.S. Citizen Services". Embassy of the United States Seoul, Korea. United States Department of State. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2012. This website is updated daily and should be your primary resource when applying for a passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, notarization, or any of the other services we offer to the estimated 120,000 U.S. citizens traveling, living, and working in Korea.
    "North Korea propganda video depicts invasion of South Korea, US hostage taking". Advertiser. Agence France-Presse. March 22, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013. According to official immigration figures, South Korea has an American population of more than 130,000 civilians and 28,000 troops.[permanent dead link]
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    "Background Note: Costa Rica". Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. United States Department of State. April 9, 2012. Archived from the original on June 23, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2012. Over 130,000 private American citizens, including many retirees, reside in the country and more than 700,000 American citizens visit Costa Rica annually.
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    "Americans in France". Embassy of the United States, Paris. United States Department of State. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2015. Today, although no official figure is available it is estimated that over 100,000 American citizens reside in France, making France one of the top 10 destinations for American expatriates.
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    "Immigrant and Emigrant Populations by Country of Origin and Destination". Migration Policy Institute. 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2017. Migrants from the United States in Brazil Number of migrants: 28,000[permanent dead link]
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    "Brazil (11/30/11)". Previous Editions of Brazil Background Note. United States Department of State. November 30, 2012. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2012. The consular section of the embassy, the consulates, and the consular agents provide vital services to the estimated 70,000 U.S. citizens residing in Brazil.
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    "Colombia (03/28/13)". United States Department of State. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2014. Based on Colombian statistics, an estimated 60,000 U.S. citizens reside in Colombia and 280,000 U.S. citizens travel, study and do business in Colombia each year.
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    "Hong Kong (10/11/11)". Previous Editions of Hong Kong Background Note. United States Department of State. October 11, 2011. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2012. There are some 1,400 U.S. firms, including 817 regional operations (288 regional headquarters and 529 regional offices), and over 60,000 American residents in Hong Kong.
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    Barry Bearak; Seth Mydans (June 8, 2002). "Many Americans, Unfazed, Go On Doing Business in India". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012. The number of Americans living in India is often estimated at 60,000.
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    Gishkori, Zahid (July 30, 2015). "Karachi has witnessed 43% decrease in target killing: Nisar". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017. As many as 116,308 Afghan nationals are living as immigrants in the country, higher than any other country," Nisar told the House. Besides Afghans, 52,486 Americans, 79,447 British citizens and 17,320 Canadians are residing in the country, the interior minister added.
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