Population:
278,058,881
Population growth rate: 0.9%
Life expectancy at birth: 77.26
years
Total fertility rate: 2.06 children
born per woman
Ethnic groups: White 75%, Black
12%, Asian 4%, American Indians 1% (Hispanic
not considered a race, but comprises
12% of total population)
Religions: Protestant 56%, Roman
Catholic 28%, Jewish 2%, other 4%, none
10%
Languages: English, Spanish
Literacy: 97%
Source: CIA World
Factbook; U.S. Census Bureau
U.S.
Military Strength
(December 31, 2002)
Total Personnel (Active Duty):
1,449,690
Army: 485,244
Navy: 384,290
Marine Corps: 174,018
Air Force: 367,648
Coast Guard: 38,490
U.S.
Military Equipment Guides
Sources: Directorate for Information
Operations and Reports
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