In 2024, a large majority of active duty officers in the United States military were White, at 74 percent. On the other hand, non-white officers made up about one quarter of the officer population.
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U.S. Department of Defense. (October 21, 2025). Share of active duty military officers in the United States in 2024, by race [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/1663544/percentage-united-states-active-duty-officers-by-race-2010/
U.S. Department of Defense. "Share of active duty military officers in the United States in 2024, by race." Chart. October 21, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/1663544/percentage-united-states-active-duty-officers-by-race-2010/
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Share of active duty military officers in the United States in 2024, by race [Graph], U.S. Department of Defense, October 21, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1663544/percentage-united-states-active-duty-officers-by-race-2010/
