2010 Census: More than 50 million Hispanics in the U.S.

3/24/2011

Census 2010: 50 Million Hispanics

 

The 2010 Census counted 50.5 million Hispanics in the United Sates, making up 16.3% of the total population. The nation’s Hispanic population, which was 35.3 million in 2000, grew 46.3% over the decade, and even more sharply in many Southeastern states. Overall, growth in the Hispanic population accounted for most of the nation’s growth—56%--from 2000 to 2010. Among children ages 17 and younger, there were 17.1 million Latinos, representing 23.1% of this age group, up from 17.1% in 2000. The Pew Hispanic Center analysis includes counts, growth rates, and rankings for the Hispanic population in each state.


Hispanics Account for 56% of Nation’s Growth in Past Decade



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