Hispanics at a Glance

The results of the 2010 Census Report from July 2012 showed that the following information for Hispanics:

Population:

• 53 Million in the United States
• 128.8 Million projected growth by 2050
• 1.6 Million in New Jersey
• 8 Sates having more than 1 Million with enough electoral votes to elect the president of the United States
• 21 states in which Latinos are largest ethnic groups

Purchasing Power:

• $1.1 Trillion in 2010 up from $210 Billion in 1990

Income:

• $38,624 slightly lower than us
• 25.3% Poverty Rate down from 26.55%

Education:

• 63.2% had a high school education
• 13.2% had a Bachelor's Degree or higher in 2011
• 1.2 Million Latinos with advanced degree

Voting:

• 8.4% voted in the 2012 Presidential election

Serving Our Country:

• 1.2 Million Women and Men

Businesses:

• 2.5 Million Latino-owned businesses in 2010, up 45%

Additional Information:

For additional information, please view a NBC Special Report

For additional information, please visit: http://www.pewhispanic.org/data-and-resources/