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LATINOS/AS DRIVERS OF ECONOMIC AND POPULATION GROWTH It is important for Latino/a entrepreneurs to know of the economic potential of the Latinos/as. By 2026, we are projected to be a market representing $2.8 trillion. The population growth is also quite dynamic. What follows are selected sections quoted from "AXIOS Latino." Latinos accounted for more than 70% of the overall growth of the U.S. population between 2022 and 2023 — driven mainly through high Hispanic birth rates, new U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today show. The explosive growth confirms what many demographers have been predicting: the U.S. is becoming less white and more Latino and Asian American as the nation gets closer to the 250th anniversary of its founding. Latinos of any race grew to just over 65 million last year, an increase of 1.16 million (1.8%) from the prior year, according the U.S. Census Bureau. International migration was only about one-third of the overall net gain in the Latino population, with 437,000 migrants coming into the country. Hispanics of any race made up almost one-fifth (19.5%) of the U.S. population in 2023, making it the second-largest group after non-Hispanic white Americans.

Right now, Hispanics make up 1 in 5, or 19.1% of the total population of 335 million in the U.S., but that number is projected to grow to 26.9% by 2060, the Census Bureau said. The non-Hispanic White population will continue to decline from 58.9% to 44.9%. The Hispanic population is the second-largest racial or ethnic group in the U.S. and will continue to grow with the total population. https://lnkd.in/et7VcfEH

🌟 The More You Know 🌟 Hispanics currently constitute 19.1% of the U.S. population, projected to surge to 26.9% by 2060, while the non-Hispanic White population is expected to decline from 58.9% to 44.9%. This demographic shift underscores the dynamic growth of the Hispanic community, solidifying its position as the second-largest racial or ethnic group in the United States, shaping the future cultural landscape of the nation.

🌟 Counting Diversity: The U.S. Census just got a makeover! 📊 For the first time in nearly three decades, it’s revamped how it asks about race and ethnicity. Here’s the scoop:  Hispanic Population: The new single, combined question aims to provide a more accurate look at the U.S. Hispanic population.   Questions surrounding an individual’s ethnicity and racial background in government documents can be confusing. According to a Pew Research Center report, “Four-in-ten Hispanics (42%) marked their race as ‘some other race’ in the 2020 census without marking any other response.” 23% of Latino adults said the census represented their identity “not too well” or “not at all well.”  Middle Eastern and North African (MENA): Yes, there’s finally a category for MENA heritage! 🌍  Under this reformatted question, “Hispanic or Latino” and “Middle Eastern or North African” will be listed as options. Previously, people who identify as Middle Eastern or North African were expected to mark the “White” option.  Critics say this change will lead to better and more accurate data collection.  ℹ️ Learn more about the changes: https://lnkd.in/emGkBZMn  #Census2024 #Diversity #DataCollection #MENA #HispanicPopulation #Latinos #USCensus #CensusUpdates #LatinoStats  

America's fastest-growing demographic groups The country's Pacific Islander, Asian and Hispanic populations saw the biggest percentage increases between 2000 and 2022, per a new Axios analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Why it matters: Such demographic data is a vital snapshot of how the racial and ethnic makeup of the U.S. is changing over time, and can inform policies and programs nationwide. By the numbers: The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders grew about 120%, to nearly 879,000. * The Asian population grew about 105%, to 21 million. * The Hispanic population grew about 80%, to nearly 64 million. * The Black population grew 31%, to 45.4 million. Of note: The U.S. is still predominantly white, with growth of 19% between 2000 and 2022, to nearly 252 million. Driving the news: Demographic trends are driven by a combination of factors, including varied birth, mortality and immigration rates among different socioeconomic groups.

"What’s the difference between Hispanic and Latino? “Hispanic” and “Latino” are pan-ethnic terms meant to describe – and summarize – the population of people of that ethnic background living in the U.S. In practice, the Census Bureau often uses the term “Hispanic” or “Hispanic or Latino.” We use the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” interchangeably for this population in our work. "Some people have drawn sharp distinctions between these two terms. For example, some say that Hispanics are from Spain or from Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, which matches the federal definition, and Latinos are people from Latin America regardless of language. In this definition, Latinos would include people from Brazil (where Portuguese is the official language) but not Spain or Portugal. "Despite this debate, the Hispanic and Latino labels are not universally embraced by the population that has been labeled, even as they are widely used. Our own surveys show a preference for other terms to describe identity. A 2019 survey found that 47% of Hispanics most often described themselves by their family’s country of origin, while 39% used the terms Latino or Hispanic and 14% most often described themselves as American." #hispanic #latino

The Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to climb, according to the latest census estimates, propelling a slight increase in the overall population while also buttressing metro areas where growth would have otherwise stalled. Key passage: The Hispanic population is young—accounting for more than one in four people under age 18—setting it up to have a rising political impact in the coming years and decades. #Latinovote #Economicdriver #Americansuccess #latinos

The U.S. Census Bureau published a Federal Register notice asking for public comment on a proposed test of sexual orientation and gender identity questions on the American Community Survey (ACS). As part of the process for adding new questions to the ACS, the Census Bureau tests potential questions to evaluate the quality of the data collected. The Census Bureau proposes testing questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to meet the needs of other federal agencies that have expressed interest in or have identified legal uses for the information, such as enforcing civil rights and equal employment measures. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed housing and socioeconomic data. It allows the Census Bureau to provide timely and relevant housing and socioeconomic statistics, even for low levels of geography. https://lnkd.in/g-sJf2xN

Can race “fit in a box”? Looking at how US census questions have changed over the past 230 years reveals how greater inclusivity and nuance can be achieved in recording people’s identities. Now, people taking the census can select multiple races, rather than being assigned one by the census taker. Since 1850, the number of “races” has increased from three to six. Within each race, exact nation of origin or ethnicity can be indicated. Small changes like these account for much more nuance and accuracy. Like race, religious belief in the US and around the world is also incredibly diverse and complex. Many people have multiple (non)religious identities, such as someone who left Islam but still believes in God, or someone who identifies as Christian but also worships a local deity. The personal importance of religious identity also varies. We strive to capture this complexity and nuance in our agent-based models of religious change. Agent-based models utilize AI “agents” who represent individual people. Our models track the interactions and changes of these agents as their religious identities transform over time, allowing us to project future religious change in large populations. Our cutting-edge models capture nuance in religious identification, just as the US census has evolved to include more nuanced and layered racial identities better. https://lnkd.in/gzKvjGj4

It is truly remarkable how culturally diverse the United States is The United States is known for having a large amount of cultural diversity. As a country that values diversity, the U.S. has become a center for immigrants, cultural celebrations, and events that showcase the nation's rich and diverse heritage. Our nation boasts of a dynamic and multicultural community, comprising individuals of different ages, genders, cultural affiliations, races, and sexual orientations. Here are some statistics that can aid in our comprehension of diversity in the United States. In 2023, the US Census Bureau reported that 16.8% of the country's population consisted of individuals aged 65 and over, while 22% were under the age of 18. The largest age group was between 18-44 years old, making up 35.9% of the population. This indicates that the United States has a diverse population of both younger and older individuals.   When it comes to gender in the United States, the male-to-female ratio is fairly equal. However, population trends indicate that there are slightly more females than males. Specifically, the U.S. male-to-female ratio is 97 males for every 100 females. As a matter of fact, women outnumber men in every state except for 10.   The United States is home to a diverse range of cultures. According to the 2021 Census, immigrants make up 13.6% of the total population, which is slightly lower than the record high of 14.8% in 1890 and just below the 13.7% share in 2019. In other words, approximately 45 million people living in the United States in 2021 were born in other countries.   According to the 2022 Census Bureau, the majority of people in the U.S identified as White at 75.5%. The remaining 24.5% identified with various ethnic backgrounds, including Asian, Black, Mixed, and other ethnic groups.   The significance of diversity in society cannot be overstated. It fosters innovation, strengthens social bonds, boosts economic development, upholds democratic values, and exemplifies fundamental human morality. Everyone, including individuals, corporations, and communities, must acknowledge and appreciate the distinctive contributions that people from varied backgrounds bring to the table.