Taiwan is a mountainous island about the size of Belgium off the coast of mainland China, and for most of its history nearly all of it belonged to indigenous Formosan peoples. By 1895 that had reversed almost completely.
Read more: How Much Taiwan’s Population Shifted in 337 Years
Three ethnic groups account for more than a quarter of everyone alive today.
Read more: The World’s Three Largest Ethnic Groups and Where They Live
Germans dominate 21 states from Pennsylvania to Oregon. Forty-one million Americans identify as German, with Wisconsin at 36%. Mexicans lead five Southwest states at 11%. African Americans top nine Southern states where slavery was concentrated. Italians run New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey with 18 million Americans. Irish dominate New England at 11%.
Read more: The Most Common Ancestry in Every US State
These fascinating maps reveal where German, English, Irish, Italian and other European ancestry groups have settled across American counties, creating distinct regional patterns that persist generations later. Discover which European heritage dominates your region and the historical migration patterns that shaped America’s cultural geography.
Read more: European Heritage Across America: Mapping Ancestry Patterns
From Warsaw to Budapest, trace the ancestral origins of prominent Jewish American figures who transformed entertainment, technology, and finance. Their family journeys from Eastern Europe to America tell a remarkable story of innovation and achievement.
Read more: From Shtetl to Silicon Valley: Mapping Jewish American Success Stories
Journey through three decades of America’s changing demographics with animated maps that reveal where different racial and ethnic groups form county majorities, telling the story of the nation’s increasing diversity.
Read more: The New Majority: How America’s Racial and Ethnic Landscape is Changing
Discover the changing geographic distribution of non-Hispanic white Americans through animated maps showing county-level population patterns from 1990 to 2022, revealing fascinating demographic shifts across the United States.
Read more: Changing Demographics: Where Do Non-Hispanic White Americans Live?
A fascinating world map is shedding light on the diversity of national identities across the globe, highlighting the countries where no single ethnic group holds a majority.
Read more: Exploring Countries with No Ethnic Majority
A detailed look at Native American population distribution across the United States, featuring custom-made maps that reveal concentration patterns from 1% to 90% and historical changes from 1990 to 2022. Based on comprehensive U.S. Census data analysis.
Read more: Native Americans in the United States: A Living Legacy
Through detailed animated maps based on U.S. Census data, we examine the geographic distribution of Asian Americans across U.S. counties, revealing dramatic population changes from 1990 to 2022 and identifying major demographic centers.
Read more: Asian American Population Patterns: A County-Level Look at America’s Fastest-Growing Racial Group
The United States is undergoing a profound demographic transformation, with Hispanic and Latino Americans playing an increasingly significant role in shaping the nation’s cultural and social landscape. Our latest maps offer a vivid portrayal of this demographic shift, illustrating the growing presence and influence of Hispanic and Latino communities across the country.
Read more: Mapping the Rise: Hispanic and Latino Americans Reshape the U.S. Landscape
Take a visual tour of U.S. demographics with our new animated maps showing African American population patterns across counties. From broad views to specific thresholds, these graphics offer a unique look at America’s changing racial landscape.
Read more: Tracking African American Populations Across U.S. Counties: An Animated Map Series
A new genetic map of Greece based on DNA from ancient skeletons shows how the Balkans were reshaped by waves of migration—from Anatolia, Slavic lands, and beyond. See the real data and what it tells us about who settled where.
Read more: Genetic Map of Greece