The census of 1890 places the colored population at 7,470,040, and it is believed that they have increased to nearly 10,000,000.
How many states in the United States have a majority of Negroes?
Three—South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
How many more Negroes than whites in each of these states?
The latest census gives the Negroes of Louisiana a majority of 798; Mississippi a majority of 197,708; and South Carolina a majority of 226,926.
What state is having the greatest increase of population?
Arkansas.
What state has the greatest wealth among colored people?
Louisiana.