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.
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.
The number of people of Hispanic origin living in the United States has increased around 80 percent from 2000 to 2023. During this last year, about 65.22 million people of Hispanic origin were living in the United States. California and Texas ranked as the states with the highest number of Hispanic origin people as of 2023.
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The dataset tabulates the Jersey City Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Jersey 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 Jersey City.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Jersey City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 46,544 (58.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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The dataset tabulates the Bal Harbour Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Bal Harbour, 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 Bal Harbour.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Bal Harbour, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 550 (62.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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As of 2023, around 37.99 million people of Mexican descent were living in the United States - the largest of any Hispanic group. Puerto Ricans, Salvadorans, Cubans, and Dominicans rounded out the top five Hispanic groups living in the U.S. in that year.
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The dataset tabulates the Mobile Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Mobile, 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 Mobile.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Mobile, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,466 (50.73% of the total Hispanic population).
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The dataset tabulates the Deerfield Beach Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Deerfield Beach, 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 Deerfield Beach.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Deerfield Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12,563 (67.46% of the total Hispanic population).
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The dataset tabulates the Miami Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Miami, 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 Miami.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Miami, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 66 (87.07% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Miami Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Michigan Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Michigan, 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 Michigan.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Michigan, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 380,103 (70.38% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Michigan Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Missouri City Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Missouri 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 Missouri City.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Missouri City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6 (54.55% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Missouri City Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Los Angeles County Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Los Angeles County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3.64 million (74.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Los Angeles County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Cornelius Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Cornelius, 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 Cornelius.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Cornelius, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,822 (91.21% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Cornelius Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Long Branch Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Long Branch, 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 Long Branch.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Long Branch, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,472 (36% of the total Hispanic population).
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Long Branch Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the East Palo Alto Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of East Palo 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 East Palo Alto.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in East Palo Alto, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,722 (81.32% 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.
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for East Palo Alto Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the King Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of King, 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 King.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in King, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 247 (90.15% 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.
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for King Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the England Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of England, 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 England.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in England, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 101 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for England Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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The dataset tabulates the Gays Mills Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Gays Mills, 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 Gays Mills.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Gays Mills, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 29 (58% of the total Hispanic population).
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The dataset tabulates the Norway Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Norway, 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 Norway.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Norway, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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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.