Which of the following is an accurate statement about the diversity of the American population?
A) African Americans represent the largest non-white segment of the population.
B) More than 20 percent of the people living in the United States were born in another country.
C) By 2050, the Asian population is estimated to remain at 4.7 percent.
D) By 2060, Hispanics are estimated to be 28 percent of the population.
E) The United States has become more of a "melting pot" than a "salad bowl."

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According to the US Census Bureau's 2020 population estimates, as of July 1, 2020, Hispanic or Latino Americans are the largest minority group in the US, representing 18.7% of the total population. African Americans represent the second-largest minority group at 12.4%, followed by Asian Americans at 5.9%. Therefore, option A is incorrect.
Option B is accurate. According to the Migration Policy Institute, as of 2019, approximately 44.9 million immigrants lived in the United States, representing 13.7% of the total US population. This figure is projected to increase to 19.5% by 2060.
Option C is incorrect. According to the US Census Bureau's 2020 population estimates, the Asian American population in the United States was 6.5%, and it is projected to reach 9.1% by 2060.
Option D is accurate. According to the US Census Bureau's 2020 population estimates, the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States is projected to reach 28.6% by 2060.
Option E is a matter of interpretation and opinion. The metaphor "melting pot" refers to the idea that people from different cultures come together and merge into a single homogeneous culture, whereas the "salad bowl" metaphor refers to the idea that people from different cultures maintain their unique cultural identities while living together. Some people believe that the United States has become more of a melting pot, while others believe that it is more of a salad bowl. Therefore, option E is not a definitive or accurate statement about the diversity of the American population.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Diversity