population
Hispanic Texans on pace to become largest population group in state by 2022
For many years, the prospect that Hispanic Texans would become the state’s largest population group has been a question of “when” and not “if.” With growth among the Hispanic population […]
Appalachia has a booming Hispanic business and population — and its growing food scene is making an impact
From strip malls to historic downtown landmarks, buildings across Appalachia today are telling stories of a changing region. Former nail salons, once-stately banks and empty storefronts are beginning fresh chapters […]
Declining white population is spawning fears, bias
Over the last three decades, demographers have told us that there would come a day when the declining white population would become less than half of the U.S. population. The […]
The Growth of the Latino Population is Slowing Down
By Cliff Despres, Salud Today (1.5 minute read) While still on the rise, the annual growth rate of the U.S. Latino population has dropped from 3.7% in 2006 to 2% in […]
Immigration projected to drive growth in U.S. working-age population through at least 2035
*Why you should read this: Because numbers don’t lie. Because demographics are destiny. Because immigrants will drive the U.S. economy. VL By Jeffrey S. Passel and D’Vera Cohn, Pew Research […]
Focus on the majority leaves key research on minority populations untouched
*This is the problem: “Latinos and other minority groups are hardly researched, producing less information about how each of their respective cultures influence their health and overall well-being.” VL By Khadija […]
Texas’ booming Latino population lacks clout in local politics
*We’re 38 percent of the population in Texas, but only 10 percnet of mayors and county commissioners. VL By Jeremy Schwartz and Dan Hill, Austin American-Statesman (1 minute read) As the Nov. […]
U.S. Latino Population Growth and Dispersion Has Slowed Since the Onset of the Great Recession
*Lower Latino migration and birthrates mean Latinos are no longer the fastest growing group in the U.S. VL By Renee Stepler and Mark Hugo Lopez, Pew Research Center The nation’s […]
The US Latino Population is Bigger Than Ever, But Not on the US Olympic Team
*Truth is, most olympic sports are expensive. VL By Mariela Santos-Muniz, Remezcla The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro came to a close last night, leaving in its wake several […]
The Nation’s Latino Population Is Defined by Its Youth
*This article is chock-full of Latino millennial statistics: nearly half of native-born Latinos are younger than 18; one fourth of all U.S. Latinos are millennials; 44 percent of U.S. Latino […]