1. The pie chart on the left illustrates the distribution of AIDS cases reported in 2006 among racial/ethnic groups. The pie chart on the right shows the distribution of the U.S. population (excluding U.S. dependent areas) in 2006.
Blacks (not Hispanic) and Hispanics are disproportionately affected by the AIDS epidemic in comparison with their proportional distribution in the general population.
In 2006, blacks made up 13% of the population but accounted for 49% of reported AIDS cases in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hispanics made up 15% of the population but accounted for 19% of reported AIDS cases.
Whites (not Hispanic) made up 67% of the U.S. population but accounted for 30% of reported AIDS cases.
More information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic and HIV prevention among blacks and Hispanics is available in a CDC fact sheet at