According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 72.3 million children under the age of 18 in the United States. This was the highest number ever recorded at the time.
Key Findings from the 2000 Census:
- Total Children: 72.3 million children under 18.
- Record High: This represented the highest number of children ever recorded in the US up to that point.
- Growth Driven by Diversity: Non-white children accounted for nearly all of the growth in the child population.
These figures are based on information published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, using data directly from the 2000 U.S. Census. The report highlights the significance of the child population and the growing diversity within it.
