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The 21st century in the United States refers to the period in the United States from 2001 through 2100 in the Gregorian calendar. For articles on this period, see: History of the United States series: History of the United States (1991–2008) History of the United States (2008–present)
Years of the 21st century in North America (41 C, 2 P) 21st-century disestablishments in North America (34 C) 21st-century establishments in North America (36 C)
21st century in the United States by state or territory (57 C) 21st-century disestablishments in the United States (61 C, 2 P) 21st-century establishments in the United States (62 C, 2 P)
Though the majority of Americans in the 21st century identify themselves as middle class, American society has experienced increased income inequality. [ 26 ] [ 192 ] [ 193 ] Social class, generally described as a combination of educational attainment , income and occupational prestige, is one of the greatest cultural influences in America. [ 26 ]
Telecommunications in the early 21st century are much more advanced and universal than they were in the late 20th century. Only a few percent of the world's population were Internet users and cellular phone owners in the late 1990s; while as of 2023, 67% of the world's population is online, [ 15 ] and 78% of all people aged 10 and above own a ...
Years of the 21st century in the United States (34 C, 26 P) Pages in category "Years of the 21st century in North America" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
The American Century [1] [2] is a characterization of the period since the middle of the 20th century as being largely dominated by the United States in political, economic, and cultural terms. It is comparable to the description of the period 1815–1914 as Britain's Imperial Century . [ 3 ]
Developments in the culture of the United States in modern history have often been followed by similar changes in the rest of the world (American cultural imperialism). This includes knowledge, customs, and arts of Americans, as well as events in the social, cultural, and political spheres.