People of the United States of JBR

The people of the United States of JBR or JBRicans are citizens and/or denizens of the United States of JBR. The United States of JBR is a multi-ethnic nation and as a result, the culture of JBR has been greatly impacted and is a mix of Westernized Euro-Asiatic Hispanic fusion. The term "JBRican" is a nationality, not an ethnicity although this is sometimes confused in non-Western countries. The culture of JBR can be likened as a homogeneous melting pot or pluralistic salad bowl.

Racial and ethnic groups

White and European JBRicans

White JBRicans (also referred as European JBRicans, Caucasian JBRicans, and Western JBRicans)are the majority of the 30 million people living in the United States of JBR consist of White JBRicans, who trace their ancestry from Europe, Middle East, and North Africa. White JBRicans are the majority in 12 of the 16 JBRican states. If counting White Hispanics, then 14 out of the 16 JBRican states would account for majority.
The largest continental ancestral group of JBRicans are Europeans who have origins from the original people of Europe. The Spanish were the first Europeans to land on the United States of JBR and the first people with the exception of the respective Native American tribes that were pre-occupying the former Southern Californian region and neighboring areas. Germans, Italians, English, French, and Romanians are the largest White ethnicity groups in the United States of JBR.

Black and African JBRicans

African JBRicans (also referred as Black JBRicans, Afro-JBRicans, and to the lesser extent, African Americans), are citizens or residents of the United States of JBR with origins of people from Africa. Most of the adult populations of African JBRicans came from the pre-incarnation of the United States of JBR; the United States of America and mostly descendants of slaves from the slavery era in the US. Others are direct descendants or immigrants from those from the Caribbean, Africa, Central, and South America. JBRican Africans are the fourth largest racial group and third largest minority group.

Asian and Pacific Islander JBRicans

Asian and Pacific Islander JBRicans are people that live in JBR who trace their ancestral roots from eastern and southern Asia and the Pacific islands. Asians and Pacific Islanders are generally prominent in Catalinan and the Orange Republic. Much of the Asian population came were descended by their ancestors during the pre-JBRican era, or the immigration diaspora in the late 20th century. Justin Vuong is the President of the United States of JBR and is one of the world's only Asian leaders of a white majority country. Pacific Islanders mostly came from the various islands near Australia and Polynesia.

Hispanic and Latino JBRicans

Hispanics and Latinos; though not considered a race by the JBR Census or the previous US Census (considered part of the White race), are people who trace roots from Hispanic America. Hispanics and Latinos are by far the largest minority in the country (if considered an individual race) and its culture; mostly Mexican culture, has strongly influenced the general JBRican culture. Hispanics and Latinos are most prominent in the state of the Diego Commonwealth, Mexicali, and Angeles.

National personification

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Lady Pacifica, the national personification of both JBR and NPO, also has a statue in Francograd.

A national personification is an anthropomorphization of a nation or its people; it can appear in both editorial cartoons and propaganda.
Lady Pacifica is the national personification of the United States of JBR and the New Pacific Order. Lady Pacifica represents the Pacifican spirit that JBR deeply holds to.
Uncle Sam is also a national personification of JBR, although used less often as he was used primarily to represent the United States of America.

Language

English is the most commonly spoken and one of the official language in the United States of JBR. Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, Romanian, and Arabic are also official languages of JBR. Most states list English and Spanish as their official languages and do not include the other national official languages while one, Imperial, has no official language. English is the standard language in official paperwork and public services.

Religion

Main article: Religion in the United States of JBR

Religion in the United States of JBR has a high adherence level compared to other developed countries. The First Amendment to the country's constitution prevents the government from supporting or endorsing religion and guarantees the free exercise in practicing religion. Religious institutions cannot receive money from the government but in turn, they do not need to pay taxes. The government has no authority in religion and religious matters. Although the government is secular, it does not necessarily mean its people are secular. Several laws are quite controversial and quasi-religious however, such as the law concerning blasphemy and the freedom of speech. It states that blasphemy is a "defamation to religion" and is equated to racism. It is not a crime but it is highly discouraged.
The majority of the people in the United States of JBR follow Christianity with the top four denominations being the Baptist, Seventh-day Adventist, Catholic, and Lutheran churches. Pentecostalism and Methodism are also large denominations. About 92% of JBRicans are Christians.
The remaining 8% is mostly constituted by Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. A small percentage are irreligious or part of a new age movement religion such as Scientology.
Religion played an important throughout the history of JBR; except for during the Dawkins N' Marx Period which was when religion was persecuted. Christianity often played a major force in JBR; especially in the Christian Revival Era which is the current time period of JBRican history. The religion helped shape the society and culture of JBR along with influencing people when it comes to politics. Christianity is partly behind the reason why most JBRicans are conservative or moderate. A significant amount of people are Christians but do not attend or seldom attend church services or are cultural Christians.