In 2023, California had the highest Hispanic population in the United States, with over 15.76 million people claiming Hispanic heritage. Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois rounded out the top five states for Hispanic residents in that year. History of Hispanic people Hispanic people are those whose heritage stems from a former Spanish colony. The Spanish Empire colonized most of Central and Latin America in the 15th century, which began when Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492. The Spanish Empire expanded its territory throughout Central America and South America, but the colonization of the United States did not include the Northeastern part of the United States. Despite the number of Hispanic people living in the United States having increased, the median income of Hispanic households has fluctuated slightly since 1990. Hispanic population in the United States Hispanic people are the second-largest ethnic group in the United States, making Spanish the second most common language spoken in the country. In 2021, about one-fifth of Hispanic households in the United States made between 50,000 to 74,999 U.S. dollars. The unemployment rate of Hispanic Americans has fluctuated significantly since 1990, but has been on the decline since 2010, with the exception of 2020 and 2021, due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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The dataset tabulates the Texas City Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Texas City, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Texas City.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Texas City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,625 (85.36% of the total Hispanic population).
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In 2022, around 48.59 percent of New Mexico's population was of Hispanic origin, compared to the national percentage of 19.45. California, Texas, and Arizona also registered shares over 30 percent. The distribution of the U.S. population by ethnicity can be accessed here.
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The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Texas by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Texas across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Texas across relevant racial categories.
Key observations
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Texas, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11.83 million (65.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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This statistics shows the leading metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino population in the United States in 2023. Among the 80 largest metropolitan areas, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas was ranked first with 91.9 percent of the population reporting as Hispanic or Latino in 2023.
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The dataset tabulates the Early Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Early, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Early.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Early, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 515 (87.29% of the total Hispanic population).
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In 2023, about 12.14 million people in Texas were of Hispanic or Latino origin, surpassing the number of white residents in the state. Additionally, in that year, there were about 3.65 million Black people living in Texas.
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The dataset tabulates the Johnson City Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Johnson City, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Johnson City.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Johnson City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 388 (78.07% of the total Hispanic population).
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The dataset tabulates the Texas City Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Texas City, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Texas City.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Texas City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,536 (86.60% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Texas City Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Alto Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Alto, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Alto.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Alto, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 238 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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The dataset tabulates the Greenville Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Greenville, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Greenville.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Greenville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,527 (91.08% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Greenville Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the New Braunfels Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of New Braunfels, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of New Braunfels.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in New Braunfels, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28,676 (85.72% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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The dataset tabulates the Dallas Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Dallas, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Dallas.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Dallas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 437,013 (80.19% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dallas Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Industry Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Industry, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Industry.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Industry, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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Margin of Error
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Industry Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Sherman County Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Sherman County, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Sherman County.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Sherman County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,049 (91.30% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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Margin of Error
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sherman County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Leon County Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Leon County, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Leon County.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Leon County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,233 (86.08% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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Margin of Error
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Leon County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Holland Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Holland, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Holland.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Holland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 195 (88.64% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
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The dataset tabulates the Texas charter township Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Texas charter township, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Texas charter township.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Texas charter township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 264 (51.26% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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Margin of Error
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The dataset tabulates the Earth Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Earth, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Earth.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Earth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 588 (94.84% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
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The dataset tabulates the Madison County Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Madison County, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Madison County.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Madison County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,938 (89.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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Margin of Error
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Madison County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
In 2023, California had the highest Hispanic population in the United States, with over 15.76 million people claiming Hispanic heritage. Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois rounded out the top five states for Hispanic residents in that year. History of Hispanic people Hispanic people are those whose heritage stems from a former Spanish colony. The Spanish Empire colonized most of Central and Latin America in the 15th century, which began when Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492. The Spanish Empire expanded its territory throughout Central America and South America, but the colonization of the United States did not include the Northeastern part of the United States. Despite the number of Hispanic people living in the United States having increased, the median income of Hispanic households has fluctuated slightly since 1990. Hispanic population in the United States Hispanic people are the second-largest ethnic group in the United States, making Spanish the second most common language spoken in the country. In 2021, about one-fifth of Hispanic households in the United States made between 50,000 to 74,999 U.S. dollars. The unemployment rate of Hispanic Americans has fluctuated significantly since 1990, but has been on the decline since 2010, with the exception of 2020 and 2021, due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.