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Redefining America: Findings from the 2006 Latino National Survey
Luis R. FragaStanford University
University of Washington
John A. GarciaUniversity of Arizona
Rodney E. HeroUniversity of Notre Dame
Michael Jones-CorreaCornell University
Valerie Martinez-EbersTexas Christian University
Gary M. SeguraUniversity of Washington
Sources of FundingSources of Funding
• Annie E. Casey FoundationAnnie E. Casey Foundation• Carnegie CorporationCarnegie Corporation• Ford FoundationFord Foundation• Hewlett FoundationHewlett Foundation• Irvine FoundationIrvine Foundation• Joyce FoundationJoyce Foundation• Kellogg FoundationKellogg Foundation• National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation• Russell Sage FoundationRussell Sage Foundation• Texas A&M University: MALRC, PERGTexas A&M University: MALRC, PERG
Latino National SurveyLatino National Survey• A “national” telephone survey of 8600 Latino A “national” telephone survey of 8600 Latino
residents of the United States, seeking a broad residents of the United States, seeking a broad understanding of the qualitative nature of Latino understanding of the qualitative nature of Latino political and social life in Americapolitical and social life in America
• State-stratified samples that reach approximately State-stratified samples that reach approximately 90% coverage of the national Latino population90% coverage of the national Latino population
• Approximately 40 minutes (length and number of Approximately 40 minutes (length and number of questions depends on split-samples, etc)questions depends on split-samples, etc)
• English and SpanishEnglish and Spanish
• Universe is all Latino adults, not citizens or votersUniverse is all Latino adults, not citizens or voters
Themes within the SurveyThemes within the Survey
• Survey includes…many of the questions or topics you Survey includes…many of the questions or topics you have grown to love from existing surveys, whenever have grown to love from existing surveys, whenever possible to ensure comparability;possible to ensure comparability;
Questions submitted by various political scientists specifically Questions submitted by various political scientists specifically targeted at states;targeted at states;
Questions suggested by the advisory boardQuestions suggested by the advisory board
• Beyond the standard, we focused on transnationalism, Beyond the standard, we focused on transnationalism, identity, inter-group and intra-group relations, gender, identity, inter-group and intra-group relations, gender, education, policy preferences, discrimination, education, policy preferences, discrimination, mobilization and overall political orientationsmobilization and overall political orientations
• Some questions specific to foreign born, non-citizens, Some questions specific to foreign born, non-citizens, registered voters, and residents of specific statesregistered voters, and residents of specific states
Stratified StructureStratified StructureThe survey is stratified, that is, creates stand-alone samples in 15 The survey is stratified, that is, creates stand-alone samples in 15 states and the DC Metro area allowing us to speak to specific states and the DC Metro area allowing us to speak to specific political contextspolitical contexts
ArizonaArizona 400400 ArkansasArkansas 400400 CaliforniaCalifornia 1200 1200 ColoradoColorado 400400 DC-SMSADC-SMSA 400400 FloridaFlorida 800800 GeorgiaGeorgia 400400 IllinoisIllinois 600600 IowaIowa 400400 NevadaNevada 400400 New JerseyNew Jersey 400400 New MexicoNew Mexico 400400 New YorkNew York 800800 North CarolinaNorth Carolina 400400 TexasTexas 800800 WashingtonWashington 400400 TOTALTOTAL 8600 8600
California Sub-samplesCalifornia Sub-samples
• Bay Area: Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco,Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, SonomaSan Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
• Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles, Orange, VenturaLos Angeles, Orange, Ventura
• San Diego: San Diego: San Diego San Diego
• Central Valley: Central Valley: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, TulareJoaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare
• Inland Empire: Inland Empire: Riverside (western), San Bernardino Riverside (western), San Bernardino (southwestern)(southwestern)
• Other California: Other California: Sacramento, rest of stateSacramento, rest of state
Percent Hispanic of U.S. Population, Percent Hispanic of U.S. Population, 1960-20301960-2030
3.64.8
6.9
9.7
13.2
16.4
19.3
22.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
Source: Chapter 2. Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies. Adapted from Figure 2-2.
Per
cent
Hispanic Births and Net Immigration Hispanic Births and Net Immigration by Decade: 1960-2030by Decade: 1960-2030
2.61.3
3.2 3
4.45.5
78.1
9.2
7.6
11.2
7.3
13.4
8.1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
1960-70 1970-80 1980-90 1990-2000
2000-10 2010-20 2020-30
Births Immigration
Source: Chapter 2. Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies. Adapted from Figure 2-1.
Mill
ions
Population Growth in the U.S., 2000-2100
71.467.3
63.860.1
56.352.8
45.640.3
14.617
19.421.9
24.329.5
33.3
12.2 12.5 12.8 13 13.1 13.2 13.2 13
3.9 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.9 11 12.6
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2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2075 2100
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Latino
Af-Am
Asian
Source: Population Projections Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2002
California Population Distribution, 1990-2050
57 5654 53 51.5
47
39
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33
39
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54
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11 12 13 13 13 12
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1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
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Latino
Af Am
Asian
Multirace
Source: Population Projections, Department of Finance, State of California, 2004
Population Growth in U.S., 2000-210071.4
67.363.8
60.156.3
52.8
45.640.3
14.617
19.421.9
24.329.5
33.3
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3.9 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.9 11 12.6
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2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2075 2100
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Latino
Af-Am
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California Population Distribution 1990-2050
57 5654 53 51.5
39
2926
2326 27 28 29 30
39
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54
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Population Growth Chart ComparisonsPopulation Growth Chart Comparisons
United StatesUnited States
CaliforniaCalifornia
Latino Diversity
Census Bureau (American Community Survey, Released August 2006)
Mexican 63.9%Puerto Rican 9%Cuban 3.5%Salvadoran 2.9%Dominican 2.7%Guatemalan 1.7%Colombian 1.8%ALL OTHERS 14.3%
Native-born (not Island-born): 35.4%Foreign-born 61%Island-born PR 3.6%
No high school diploma 43%College graduate 11.1%
Latino National Survey (unweighted N)Summer 2006
*Mexican 66.1% (5704)*Puerto Rican 9.5% (822)*Cuban 4.9% (420)*Salvadoran 4.7% (407)*Dominican 3.9% (335)*Guatemalan 1.7% (149)*Colombian 1.6% (139)*All Others 7.6%
*Native-born 28.4% (2450)*Foreign-born (adults) 66.2% (5717)*Island-born PR 5.4% (467)
*No high school diploma 37%*College graduate 16.2%
44 million Latinos in the US
Country of OriginCountry of Origin
Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland OtherOther
AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
Mexico 68.6 84.4 Mexico 68.6 84.4 78.778.7 76.1 95.3 97.4 93.2 95.8 76.1 95.3 97.4 93.2 95.8
El Salvador 4.3 8.2 El Salvador 4.3 8.2 9.69.6 14.5 0.0 0.7 0.9 0.7 14.5 0.0 0.7 0.9 0.7
Guatemala 2.0 2.2 Guatemala 2.0 2.2 2.22.2 3.2 1.2 0.7 1.7 0.7 3.2 1.2 0.7 1.7 0.7
Other 24.2 5.2 Other 24.2 5.2 9.5 9.5 6.2 3.5 1.2 4.2 2.8 6.2 3.5 1.2 4.2 2.8
NativityNativity
Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland
OtherOther AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
BornBornU.S. 28.6 30.9 U.S. 28.6 30.9 39.739.7 26.4 25.9 34.4 43.2 29.6 26.4 25.9 34.4 43.2 29.6
Born OutsideBorn OutsideU.S. 66.7 68.5 U.S. 66.7 68.5 60.360.3 73.4 72.9 65.6 54.2 69.0 73.4 72.9 65.6 54.2 69.0
Naturalized 30.1 35.0 Naturalized 30.1 35.0 40.2 40.2 36.2 30.6 25.3 46.9 30.636.2 30.6 25.3 46.9 30.6
Generational StatusGenerational Status
California California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland OtherOther
AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
Gen 1 69.2 Gen 1 69.2 60.760.7 73.6 74.1 65.6 57.3 70.4 73.6 74.1 65.6 57.3 70.4
Gen 2 12.8 Gen 2 12.8 14.814.8 12.1 11.8 11.9 18.8 10.6 12.1 11.8 11.9 18.8 10.6
Gen 3 9.3 Gen 3 9.3 15.515.5 8.0 4.7 11.9 10.3 7.8 8.0 4.7 11.9 10.3 7.8
Gen 4+ 8.7 Gen 4+ 8.7 8.9 8.9 6.3 9.4 10.6 13.7 11.3 6.3 9.4 10.6 13.7 11.3
Language PreferenceLanguage Preference
Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland
OtherOther AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
English 38.1 39.8 English 38.1 39.8 52.952.9 32.0 32.9 37.8 59.3 43.0 32.0 32.9 37.8 59.3 43.0
Spanish 61.8 60.2 Spanish 61.8 60.2 47.147.1 68.0 67.1 62.3 40.7 57.0 68.0 67.1 62.3 40.7 57.0
Language chosen to complete the surveyLanguage chosen to complete the survey
Importance of Learning EnglishImportance of Learning English
Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland Other LA San Central Inland Other AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
VeryVeryImportant 91.9 94.7 Important 91.9 94.7 91.291.2 94.6 92.9 94.0 91.5 95.1 94.6 92.9 94.0 91.5 95.1
SomewhatSomewhatImportant 6.7 5.1 Important 6.7 5.1 7.4 7.4 4.2 4.7 6.0 6.8 4.2 4.2 4.7 6.0 6.8 4.2
Not VeryNot VeryImportant 0.9 1.0 Important 0.9 1.0 0.7 0.7 1.1 2.4 0.0 1.7 0.7 1.1 2.4 0.0 1.7 0.7
Not At AllNot At AllImportant 0.4 0.2 Important 0.4 0.2 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Question: Question: How important do you think it is that everyone in the United States Learn How important do you think it is that everyone in the United States Learn English?English?
Importance of Retaining SpanishImportance of Retaining Spanish
Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland Other LA San Central Inland Other AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
VeryVeryImportant 84.9 84.1 Important 84.9 84.1 79.479.4 85.5 82.4 86.1 83.1 82.4 85.5 82.4 86.1 83.1 82.4
SomewhatSomewhatImportant 11.9 13.3 Important 11.9 13.3 17.717.7 11.7 16.5 12.6 13.6 14.1 11.7 16.5 12.6 13.6 14.1
Not VeryNot VeryImportant 1.9 1.7 Important 1.9 1.7 0.70.7 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.4 0.7 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.4 0.7
Not At AllNot At AllImportant 1.1 1.0 Important 1.1 1.0 2.2 2.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8
Question: Question: How important do you think it is for you and your family to maintain the ability How important do you think it is for you and your family to maintain the ability to speak Spanish?to speak Spanish?
Language ProficiencyLanguage Proficiencyacross Generationsacross Generations
11stst Gen Gen 22ndnd Gen Gen 33rdrd Gen Gen 44thth Gen Gen
Answered in EnglishAnswered in English 19.219.2 73.773.7 90.490.4 91.391.3
Answered in Spanish, Answered in Spanish, Speak EnglishSpeak English
19.119.1 19.519.5 8.28.2 7.77.7
Total Share with Total Share with English ProficiencyEnglish Proficiency
38.338.3 93.293.2 98.698.6 99.099.0
Retain Spanish Retain Spanish ProficiencyProficiency
99.299.2 91.691.6 68.768.7 60.560.5
Strong English dominance and nearly universal English Strong English dominance and nearly universal English proficiency among the first-generation of US born;proficiency among the first-generation of US born;
Generally strong Spanish retention, aided by refreshed Generally strong Spanish retention, aided by refreshed populations of Spanish-speakers.populations of Spanish-speakers.
Importance of Learning English/ Importance of Learning English/ Retaining Spanish across GenerationsRetaining Spanish across Generations
11stst Gen Gen 22ndnd Gen Gen 33rdrd Gen Gen 44thth Gen Gen
How important do you think it is that everyone in the United States learn How important do you think it is that everyone in the United States learn English?English?
SomewhatSomewhat 5.25.2 8.68.6 11.811.8 11.611.6
VeryVery 94.194.1 89.389.3 86.186.1 84.084.0
How important do you think it is for you or your family to maintain the How important do you think it is for you or your family to maintain the ability to speak Spanish? ability to speak Spanish?
SomewhatSomewhat 9.79.7 13.713.7 17.917.9 22.222.2
VeryVery 88.688.6 84.484.4 73.073.0 66.766.7
Sense of American and Home-Country IdentitySense of American and Home-Country IdentityAcross GenerationsAcross Generations
11stst CACA 22ndnd CACA 33rdrd CACA 44thth CACA
How strongly do you think of yourself as “American”?How strongly do you think of yourself as “American”?
Somewhat StronglySomewhat Strongly 28.7 28.7 27.027.0 25.1 25.1 21.421.4 15.2 15.2 24.324.3 16.3 16.3 8.8 8.8
Very StronglyVery Strongly24.5 24.5 25.925.9 56.9 56.9 62.0 62.0 78.5 78.5 48.748.7 76.4 76.4 87.887.8
How strongly do you think of yourself as (Mexican, Cuban, etc)?How strongly do you think of yourself as (Mexican, Cuban, etc)?
Somewhat StronglySomewhat Strongly 19.6 19.6 21.221.2 22.2 22.2 19.619.6 26.1 26.1 28.728.7 34.3 34.3 34.334.3
Very StronglyVery Strongly 67.6 67.6 67.767.7 64.3 64.3 60.560.5 45.1 45.1 53.953.9 40.5 40.5 49.249.2
A Multiplicity of IdentitiesA Multiplicity of Identities
• Simultaneous strong Simultaneous strong sense of pan-ethnic sense of pan-ethnic identity, national origin identity, national origin identity, and American-identity, and American-nessness
Puerto Ricans illustrate Puerto Ricans illustrate best that identities are best that identities are not mutually exclusivenot mutually exclusive
Cuban pan-ethnicity Cuban pan-ethnicity surprisingly highsurprisingly high
Mexican sense of Mexican sense of American-ness high American-ness high considering the share considering the share foreign bornforeign born
AmericanAmericanNational National OriginOrigin
Pan-Pan-EthnicEthnic
MexicanMexican 61.761.7 84.084.0 87.487.4
CubanCuban 77.877.8 82.182.1 81.681.6
Puerto Puerto RicanRican 83.783.7 90.790.7 89.389.3
AllAll 65.065.0 84.084.0 87.287.2
Cells are percent expressing Cells are percent expressing “somewhat” or “very strongly”“somewhat” or “very strongly”
Levels of Pan Ethnicity and ConnectednessLevels of Pan Ethnicity and Connectedness
Of One’s Subgroup to Other LatinosOf One’s Subgroup to Other Latinos
One-half of LNS Latinos perceive a lot of One-half of LNS Latinos perceive a lot of commonalities with one’s group and other Latinos commonalities with one’s group and other Latinos
Stronger pan-ethnic identifiers are more inclined to Stronger pan-ethnic identifiers are more inclined to see this connection.see this connection.
Over three- fourths of the combined stronger pan-Over three- fourths of the combined stronger pan-ethic identifiers see their own national origin group ethic identifiers see their own national origin group as having a similar fate with other Latinosas having a similar fate with other Latinos
Selected Markers of Societal AssimilationSelected Markers of Societal Assimilation
11stst 22ndnd 33rdrd 44thth
Roman CatholicsRoman Catholics 73.873.8 69.769.7 66.866.8 58.158.1
Social Capital Social Capital
(Group Participation)(Group Participation)14.114.1 25.025.0 29.429.4 33.433.4
Military Service, Self or Military Service, Self or FamilyFamily 16.116.1 48.948.9 68.668.6 72.372.3
Education < High Education < High SchoolSchool 49.749.7 22.922.9 17.617.6 16.216.2
Household income Household income <$35k<$35k 53.453.4 34.934.9 29.229.2 33.433.4
Percent Marrying non-Percent Marrying non-LatinosLatinos
13.313.3 32.232.2 42.642.6 53.353.3
Attention to US and “Home Country” Attention to US and “Home Country” Politics and Public AffairsPolitics and Public Affairs
• Attention to US politics is strong, even among the foreign born, Attention to US politics is strong, even among the foreign born, and approaches (and in some cases surpasses) levels for all and approaches (and in some cases surpasses) levels for all other groups, among Latinos born in the US.other groups, among Latinos born in the US.
• While about 57% of foreign born respondents agree that they While about 57% of foreign born respondents agree that they should be able to vote in home country elections, only about 4% should be able to vote in home country elections, only about 4% have ever done so, and about 58% report paying little or no have ever done so, and about 58% report paying little or no attention to politics back home.attention to politics back home.
11stst 22ndnd 33rdrd 44thth
Attention to/Interest in US politicsAttention to/Interest in US politics
Somewhat or Very InterestedSomewhat or Very Interested 60.060.0 73.973.9 79.279.2 81.381.3
Attention to/Interest in “Home-Country” politicsAttention to/Interest in “Home-Country” politics
Little or No Attention PaidLittle or No Attention Paid 57.557.5 61.061.0 72.872.8 72.872.8
Preferences for Cultural Preferences for Cultural Assimilation and Distinctness Assimilation and Distinctness
11stst CACA 22ndnd CACA 33rdrd CACA 44thth CACA
Importance of Changing to Blend into Larger SocietyImportance of Changing to Blend into Larger Society
SomewhatSomewhat 26.2 26.2 24.324.3 33.3 33.3 21.721.7 34.7 34.7 31.131.1 37.5 37.5 36.036.0
VeryVery 61.4 61.4 63.763.7 44.6 44.6 58.358.3 40.6 40.6 51.551.5 35.7 35.7 36.836.8
Importance of Maintaining Distinct CultureImportance of Maintaining Distinct Culture
SomewhatSomewhat 16.2 16.2 15.015.0 18.3 18.3 14.914.9 20.3 20.3 21.821.8 26.1 26.1 29.329.3
VeryVery 78.6 78.6 79.979.9 75.8 75.8 69.169.1 72.9 72.9 72.972.9 66.7 66.7 60.660.6
• Support for blending into the larger culture and for maintaining a Support for blending into the larger culture and for maintaining a distinct culture are positively related (r=.1415):distinct culture are positively related (r=.1415):
• Not seen as an either/or propositionNot seen as an either/or proposition
Patterns of Civic EngagementPatterns of Civic Engagement
California California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland OtherOther
AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
GroupGroup Participation 20.4 Participation 20.4 23.523.5 18.9 18.8 17.9 22.9 25.4 18.9 18.8 17.9 22.9 25.4
OrganizationalOrganizational ProblemProblem Solving 28.7 Solving 28.7 28.728.7 28.9 25.9 27.8 33.1 27.5 28.9 25.9 27.8 33.1 27.5
InformalInformal ProblemProblem Solving 32.9 Solving 32.9 29.429.4 33.4 32.9 34.4 28.8 35.9 33.4 32.9 34.4 28.8 35.9
Interest in PoliticsInterest in Politics Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland
OtherOther AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
VeryVeryInterested 18.9 19.4 Interested 18.9 19.4 15.415.4 22.2 23.5 16.6 17.8 14.1 22.2 23.5 16.6 17.8 14.1
SomewhatSomewhatInterested 46.1 47.9 Interested 46.1 47.9 50.750.7 45.1 44.7 48.3 51.7 54.9 45.1 44.7 48.3 51.7 54.9
NotNotInterested 30.4 27.6 Interested 30.4 27.6 28.728.7 28.3 29.4 28.5 22.9 25.4 28.3 29.4 28.5 22.9 25.4
Not Sure/Not Sure/Don’t Know 4.1 4.4 Don’t Know 4.1 4.4 5.2 5.2 3.5 2.3 5.3 6.8 5.6 3.5 2.3 5.3 6.8 5.6
Question: Question: How interested are you in politics and public affairs? Would you say you are How interested are you in politics and public affairs? Would you say you are very interested, somewhat interested, or not at all interested?very interested, somewhat interested, or not at all interested?
Voter RegistrationVoter Registration
Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland Other LA San Central Inland Other
AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
Registered 77.4 79.5 Registered 77.4 79.5 75.975.9 81.6 73.8 77.9 81.0 78.4 81.6 73.8 77.9 81.0 78.4
NotNotRegistered 21.4 19.5 Registered 21.4 19.5 23.023.0 18.1 21.4 22.1 17.9 18.9 18.1 21.4 22.1 17.9 18.9
This question was only asked of citizens.This question was only asked of citizens.
Electoral Participation, 2004Electoral Participation, 2004
California California BayBay LA San Central Inland LA San Central Inland OtherOther
AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
Contacted 36.7 Contacted 36.7 48.348.3 33.9 33.3 39.0 36.9 33.8 33.9 33.3 39.0 36.9 33.8
Voted 62.3 Voted 62.3 60.960.9 67.4 54.8 61.0 53.6 58.1 67.4 54.8 61.0 53.6 58.1
Patterns of PartisanshipPatterns of Partisanship
Overall U.S. Born Overall U.S. Born CACA Born Outside Born Outside CACA U.S.U.S.
Democrat Democrat 42.1 55.9 42.1 55.9 50.650.6 33.9 33.9 37.037.0
RepublicanRepublican 21.5 26.0 21.5 26.0 22.822.8 18.8 18.8 10.510.5
IndependentIndependent 8.1 5.6 8.1 5.6 7.17.1 10.0 10.0 9.0 9.0
Don’t CareDon’t Care 12.7 4.8 12.7 4.8 6.86.8 17.4 17.4 20.120.1
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 15.6 8.6 15.6 8.6 12.112.1 20.0 20.0 23.223.2
Partisanship Among CitizensPartisanship Among Citizens
U.S. U.S. CACA Naturalized Naturalized CACA Reg Reg CACA Not Reg Not Reg CACA
Democrat Democrat 55.9 55.9 50.650.6 43.9 43.9 47.347.3 55.9 55.9 56.956.9 33.6 33.6 28.628.6
RepublicanRepublican 26.0 26.0 22.822.8 24.9 24.9 17.117.1 26.1 26.1 18.318.3 22.3 22.3 27.427.4
IndependentIndependent 5.6 5.6 7.17.1 8.6 8.6 9.39.3 6.1 6.1 8.58.5 8.2 8.2 7.97.9
Don’t CareDon’t Care 4.8 4.8 6.76.7 9.2 9.2 7.87.8 3.9 3.9 4.34.3 15.4 15.4 14.514.5
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 8.6 8.6 12.112.1 13.4 13.4 18.318.3 8.1 8.1 11.811.8 20.6 20.6 21.421.4
Patterns of Partisanship, CaliforniaPatterns of Partisanship, California Nation California Nation California BayBay LA San Central Inland Other LA San Central Inland Other
AreaArea Diego Valley Empire Diego Valley Empire
StrongStrongDemocrat 17.6 33.1 Democrat 17.6 33.1 23.123.1 39.3 27.7 27.3 36.1 23.9 39.3 27.7 27.3 36.1 23.9
Democrat 16.3 25.7 Democrat 16.3 25.7 34.134.1 25.8 21.3 20.5 24.1 26.1 25.8 21.3 20.5 24.1 26.1
LeansLeansDemocrat 10.4 8.5 Democrat 10.4 8.5 8.88.8 8.6 6.4 8.0 2.4 15.2 8.6 6.4 8.0 2.4 15.2
Independent 38.5 12.4 Independent 38.5 12.4 13.2 13.2 11.0 14.9 17.1 10.8 13.0 11.0 14.9 17.1 10.8 13.0
LeansLeansRepublican 6.8 4.4 Republican 6.8 4.4 4.4 4.4 3.0 4.3 9.1 6.0 4.43.0 4.3 9.1 6.0 4.4
Republican 5.9 9.8 Republican 5.9 9.8 8.8 8.8 6.2 12.8 11.4 13.3 14.16.2 12.8 11.4 13.3 14.1
StrongStrongRepublican 4.5 6.6 Republican 4.5 6.6 7.7 7.7 6.2 12.8 6.8 7.2 3.36.2 12.8 6.8 7.2 3.3
Partisanship and GenderPartisanship and Gender
MaleMale FemaleFemale
Democrat Democrat 41.241.2 40.7 40.7
Republican Republican 23.7 18.723.7 18.7
Independent Independent 9.3 7.6 9.3 7.6
Don’t Care Don’t Care 11.7 14.611.7 14.6
Don’t Know Don’t Know 14.1 18.414.1 18.4
Citizenship and Issue Positions:Citizenship and Issue Positions:Problem Facing the CountryProblem Facing the Country
Citizen Citizen CACA Non-citizen Non-citizen CACA Iraq WarIraq War 30.0 30.0 30.330.3 33.2 33.2 28.328.3
Economy Economy 14.7 14.7 15.215.2 12.4 12.4 17.617.6
IllegalIllegal Immigration Immigration 8.4 8.4 8.38.3 14.8 14.8 13.413.4
Education/Education/ Schools Schools 4.2 4.2 5.1 5.1 4.7 4.7 1.21.2
Other Other 12.4 12.4 11.311.3 6.6 6.6 6.86.8
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the country today?”
Partisanship and Issue Positions:Partisanship and Issue Positions:Problem Facing the CountryProblem Facing the Country
Democrat Democrat CACA Republican Republican CACA Independent Independent CACA
Iraq WarIraq War 33.8 33.8 33.233.2 25.1 25.1 29.429.4 25.8 25.8 28.428.4
Economy 15.0 Economy 15.0 17.117.1 14.6 14.6 15.015.0 14.5 14.5 17.917.9
IllegalIllegal Immigration Immigration 6.9 6.9 7.5 7.5 9.0 9.0 8.88.8 10.6 10.6 14.114.1
Education/Education/ Schools 5.4 Schools 5.4 4.34.3 4.5 4.5 2.42.4 5.0 5.0 3.73.7
Other 11.7 Other 11.7 10.410.4 17.3 17.3 12.6 12.6 16.1 16.1 4.64.6
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the country today?”
Partisanship and Issue Positions:Partisanship and Issue Positions:Preferred Party to Address Problem Facing CountryPreferred Party to Address Problem Facing Country
Dems Dems CACA Reps Reps CACA Neither Neither CACA Don’t Don’t CACA
KnowKnow
Democrat Democrat 39.4 39.4 49.349.3 7.4 7.4 6.86.8 43.1 43.1 32.432.4 10.1 10.1 11.211.2
RepublicanRepublican 14.6 14.6 7.47.4 26.2 26.2 33.133.1 46.3 46.3 50.650.6 13.0 13.0 8.78.7
IndependentIndependent 12.1 12.1 22.722.7 6.8 6.8 8.28.2 63.8 63.8 51.251.2 17.2 17.2 17.817.8
Don’t CareDon’t Care 6.2 6.2 10.110.1 3.9 3.9 5.05.0 54.2 54.2 37.537.5 35.7 35.7 47.247.2
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 6.1 6.1 6.06.0 4.8 4.8 6.6 6.6 48.5 48.5 43.043.0 40.6 40.6 44.244.2
“Which political party do you think has a better approach to address this problem?”
Citizenship and Issue Positions:Citizenship and Issue Positions:Problem Facing LatinosProblem Facing Latinos
Citizen Citizen CACA Non-citizen Non-citizen CACA
IllegalIllegal ImmigrationImmigration 25.0 25.0 25.425.4 35.1 35.1 30.730.7
Education/Education/ Schools Schools 13.9 13.9 16.716.7 3.6 3.6 4.64.6
Unemp/Jobs Unemp/Jobs 11.7 11.7 10.9 10.9 12.6 12.6 11.211.2
Iraq War Iraq War 1.5 1.5 2.02.0 1.6 1.6 2.82.8
Other Other 13.6 13.6 13.513.5 9.2 9.2 8.48.4
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the Latino community today?”
Partisanship and Issue Positions:Partisanship and Issue Positions:Problem Facing LatinosProblem Facing Latinos
Democrat Democrat CACA Republican Republican CA CA Independent Independent CACA
IllegalIllegal Immigration Immigration 24.7 24.7 24.824.8 23.7 23.7 26.026.0 27.5 27.5 32.232.2
Education/Education/ Schools 18.2 Schools 18.2 16.116.1 15.3 15.3 15.815.8 11.3 11.3 10.010.0
Unemp/Jobs 12.4 Unemp/Jobs 12.4 12.3 12.3 11.0 11.0 6.86.8 9.7 9.7 11.711.7
Iraq War 1.8 Iraq War 1.8 1.71.7 0.9 0.9 3.0 3.0 1.9 1.9 4.24.2
Other 13.8 Other 13.8 10.510.5 16.4 16.4 23.323.3 14.4 14.4 8.78.7
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the Latino community today?”
Partisanship and Issue Positions:Partisanship and Issue Positions:Preferred Party to Address Problem Facing LatinosPreferred Party to Address Problem Facing Latinos
Dems Dems CACA Reps Reps CACA Neither Neither CACA Don’t Don’t CACA KnowKnow
Democrat Democrat 44.8 44.8 51.251.2 6.7 6.7 6.66.6 37.1 37.1 32.032.0 11.4 11.4 10.010.0
RepublicanRepublican 19.3 19.3 13.113.1 21.0 21.0 24.824.8 42.1 42.1 49.349.3 17.6 17.6 12.612.6
IndependentIndependent 14.4 14.4 18.618.6 7.8 7.8 7.07.0 55.7 55.7 56.2 56.2 22.0 22.0 18.018.0
Don’t CareDon’t Care 12.1 12.1 10.210.2 6.2 6.2 4.24.2 48.2 48.2 41.041.0 33.5 33.5 44.444.4
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 7.7 7.7 7.17.1 6.2 6.2 8.88.8 40.5 40.5 34.334.3 45.6 45.6 49.649.6
“Which political party do you think has a better approach to address this problem?”
Preferred Immigration Policy by Generation
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Preferred Immigration Policy, Preferred Immigration Policy, by Generationby Generation
11st st CACA 2 2nd nd CACA 3 3rdrd CA CA 4 4thth CACA
ImmediateImmediate
LegalizationLegalization 53.6 53.6 58.258.2 23.7 23.7 22.122.1 35.5 35.5 37.237.2 15.5 15.5 16.316.3
Guest Worker:Guest Worker:
Legalization 25.3 Legalization 25.3 22.822.8 43.7 43.7 53.453.4 35.1 35.1 34.3 34.3 47.0 47.0 52.152.1
Guest Worker:Guest Worker:
Temporary Temporary 10.6 10.6 9.69.6 13.9 13.9 16.316.3 12.0 12.0 12.112.1 13.6 13.6 12.612.6
Seal BorderSeal Border 2.1 2.1 0.80.8 7.3 7.3 2.32.3 6.5 6.5 7.5 7.5 11.5 11.5 12.912.9
Latino National SurveyLatino National Survey
• Executive Summary• Executive Summary• Demographic Tables• Demographic Tables• Background Tables• Background Tables• Questionnaire and Toplines• Questionnaire and Toplines
Available at the website of the Washington Available at the website of the Washington Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Sexuality (WISER), University of Washington, Sexuality (WISER), University of Washington, Seattle:Seattle:
http://http://depts.washington.edu/uwiser/LNS.shtmldepts.washington.edu/uwiser/LNS.shtml
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