Spanish 2540 'Latino' Literatures & Cultures
Spring 2008
(Prepared October 21, 2007; Last Update: Dec 8, 2007)
Who Are 'Latinos'?
U. S. Census Data (2000) - Population
1. Groups and Percentages
- Mexicans (59%-66% of "Hispanics")
- Puerto Ricans (9.5% of "Hispanics")
- Cubans (3.5-4% of "Hispanics")
- Dominicans ( 2.5% of "Hispanics)
- Central (Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras) and South Americans (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) (8.5%-14.5% of "Hispanics")
- Other (6.5% of "Hispanics")
2. Of U.S. population in 2000, 12.5% is "Hispanic."
- Projected Population Percentages for "Hispanics:"
| YEAR |
Percentage of U.S. Population |
| 2010 |
14% |
| 2015 |
16% |
| 2020 |
17% |
| 2045 |
23% |
| 2050 |
24% |
| 2070 |
29% |
3. In 2000, 10.4% of U.S. population is foreign-born. Among "Hispanics", 39% are foreign born.
| Arrived before 1980 |
Arrived in 1980's |
Arrived in 1990's |
| 27% |
30% |
43% |