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Hispanic Population TrendsPewResearch Hispanic Center
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2000 Census (5% IPUMS) and 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
51.9 million Hispanics lived in the U.S. in 2011...
35.2 million
51.9 million
2000 2011
An increase of48% from 2000
...and Hispanics today make up 17% of the U.S. population, up from 13% in 2000.
63% White 12% Black 5% Asian
3% Other non-Hispanic
3% Other non-Hispanic
Percent of total U.S. population who are...
17% Hispanic
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2000 Census (5% IPUMS) and 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
2011
2000
69% White 12% Black 4% Asian13% Hispanic
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 1970-2000 Census (5% IPUMS) and 2005 and 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
The share of the nation’s Hispanics who are U.S. born has been on the rise since 2000.
1970 1980 1990 2000 2011
64% Native born
86
14
60
4036% Foreign born
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Two-thirds of the U.S. Hispanic population is of Mexican origin.
Mexican
Puerto Rican
Salvadoran
Cuban
Dominican
All other Hispanics
33.5 million (65%)
4.9 million (9%)
2.0 million (4%)
1.9 million (4%)
1.5 million (3%)
8.1 million (16%)
Hispanic population (percent of all Hispanics)
Two-thirds of Hispanics live in just five states...
1 California14.4 million Hispanics
28% of all Hispanics
2 Texas9.8 million Hispanics19% of all Hispanics
3 Florida4.4 million Hispanics8% of all Hispanics
5 Illinois2.1 million Hispanics4% of all Hispanics
4 New York3.5 million Hispanics7% of all Hispanics
Nearly half (47%) live in California and Texas alone.
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
...but five other states have seen the fastest growth since 2000.
1 South Carolina241,000 Hispanics154% growth
5 North Carolina828,000 Hispanics120% growth
2 Kentucky132,000 Hispanics132% growth
4 Minnesota257,000 Hispanics120% growth
3 Arkansas190,000 Hispanics123% growth
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2000 Census (5% IPUMS) and 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Nearly a quarter of all births nationwide last year were to Hispanic women.
23% Hispanic
6% Asian3% Other non-Hispanic
54%White
14% Black
Among women ages 15-44
Nearly half (47%) of Hispanic births were to unmarried women.
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
The Hispanic population is the nation’s youngest major racial or ethnic group.
Median age of...
Hispanics Blacks Whites
4030 3525
27 33 36 42
Asians
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Many Hispanics speak English ‘very well.’
Ages 5-17
Ages 18+
72%28%
52 48
LESS THAN VERY WELL VERY WELL/ONLY ENGLISH AT HOME
Percent of Hispanics who speak English...
86%14%
41 59
25% of all Hispanics ages 5 and older speak only English at home.
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
A greater share of Hispanic adults have high school diplomas today than in 2000...Percent of Hispanic adults ages 25 and older...
2000 2011
52%At least high school diploma or equivalent
63%At least high school diploma or equivalent
37%Less than
high school diploma
48%Less than
high school diploma
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
...and rates of college attainment and enrollment among Hispanics have also been on the rise since 2000.
2011
2000
2011
2000
Attained a bachelor’s degree or more
(ages 25 and older)
Enrolled as an undergraduate, graduate
or professional student (ages 18-24)
10%
20
13%
33
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2000 Census (5% IPUMS) and 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Median household income is lower among Hispanics than the U.S. overall.
Native-born Hispanics $42,400
All Hispanics $39,000
Among households headed by...
Foreign-born Hispanics $35,900
U.S. total $50,000
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
The Hispanic poverty rate is higher than the U.S. poverty rate overall.
Hispanic
U.S. total
Black
Asian
White
16
28
13
11
26%
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Hispanic households are more likely to receive food stamps than all U.S. households.
Hispanic
U.S. total
Black
13
28
White 9
22%
Asian 7
Percent of households
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Hispanics are more likely to lack health insurance.
Hispanic
U.S. total
Black
Asian
White
15
19
11
30%
15
Percent of people who lack health insurance
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Pew Research Hispanic Center tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS)
Fewer than half of Hispanic householders own their homes.
65%U.S. Total
46%Hispanic
58%Asian
72%White
44%Black