Demographers estimate that by the year 2042 white people will comprise less than half the U.S. population, which will mean that sociologists will no longer use the term "minority" to describe nonwhite races because it will no longer be numerically true.

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The term "minority" in sociological contexts does not solely refer to numerical representation but also to social, economic, and political power dynamics. Even if white people become less than half of the U.S. population, the term "minority" may still be used to describe groups that are marginalized or hold less power in society.

Demographers Estimate That by the Year 2042 White People Will