2009 Census Profiles Latinos © Nuestra Hispanidad Photo Credits: Latin American flags 2009 Census Profiles Latinos © CCHR/ACLA

Country of Origin Profiles Pew Hispanic Foundation Nearly two-thirds of Hispanics in the United States self-identify as being of Mexican origin.

Mexicans 31.7 Million Mexicans resided in the USA in 2009. (32 Million in 2010) Mexicans are the largest Hispanic group in the USA, two-thirds or (65.5%) of the USA population. 36% of Mexicans in the USA are foreign born 23% of Mexicans are U.S.A. citizens http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/71.pdf

Puerto Ricans 2.9 Million Puerto Ricans were born in the USA and 1.4 Million were born in Puerto Rico (who are natural born citizens of the USA)

Puerto Ricans 4.4 Million Puerto Rican resided in the USA 2009 (4.6 Million in 2010) Puerto Ricans are the second largest Hispanic group in the USA, 9.1% of the USA population. 43,000 Puerto Ricans are foreign born Puerto Ricans are USA citizens if born in USA or Puerto Rico. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/72.pdf

1.7 Million Salvadorians reside in the USA

Salvadorians 1.7 Million Salvadorians resided in the USA in 2009. (1.6 Million in 2010) Salvadorians are the third largest Hispanic group in the USA, 3.6% of the USA population. 63% Salvadorians are foreign born. 28% Salvadorians are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/74.pdf

1.6 Million Cubans resided in the USA in 2009.

Cubans 1.6 Million Cubans resided in the USA in 2009. (1.7 Million in 2010) Cubans are the fourth largest Hispanic group in the USA, 3.5% of the USA population. 59% Cubans are foreign born 58% Cubans are USA citizens http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/73.pdf

1.4 Million Dominicans resided in the USA in 2009.

Dominicans 1.4 Million Dominicans resided in the USA in 2009. (1.4 Million in 2010) Dominicans are the fifth largest Hispanic group in the USA, 2.8% of the USA population. 57% Dominicans are foreign born. 47% Dominicans are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/75.pdf

1.1 Million Guatemalan resided in the USA in 2009.

Guatemalan 1.1 Million Guatemalan resided in the USA in 2009. (1.0 Million in 2010) Guatemalans are the sixth largest Hispanic group in the USA, 2.2% of the USA population. 68% Guatemalans are foreign born. 24% Guatemalans are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/76.pdf

917,000 Columbians resided in the USA in 2009.

Columbian 917,000 Columbians resided in the USA in 2009. (900,000 in 2010) Columbians are the seventh largest Hispanic group in the USA, 1.9% of the USA population. 66% Columbians are foreign born. 47% Columbians are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/77.pdf

625,000 Hondurans resided in the USA in 2009.

Honduran 625,000 Hondurans resided in the USA in 2009. (633,000 in 2010) Hondurans are the eight largest Hispanic group in the USA, 1.3% of the USA population. 69% Hondurans are foreign born. 20% Hondurans are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/78.pdf

Ecuadorian 611,000 Ecuadorians resided in the USA in 2009.

Ecuadorian 611,000 Ecuadorians resided in the USA in 2009. (565,000 in 2010) Ecuadorians are the ninth largest Hispanic group in the USA, 1.3% of the USA population. 65% Ecuadorians are foreign born. 38% Ecuadorians are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/79.pdf

557,000 Peruvians resided in the USA in 2009.

Peruvian 557,000 Peruvians resided in the USA in 2009. (531,000 in 2010) Peruvians are the tenth largest Hispanic group in the USA, 1.2% of the USA population. 67% Peruvians are foreign born. 44% Peruvians are USA citizens. http://pewhispanic.org/files/factsheets/80.pdf

Latinos in the USA Most are English Speaking Majority are USA citizens All reside in the USA Most migrated to the USA Most are under the age of 60 years Many have children that are USA citizens Latinos are not a monolithic group

2010 Census Data U.S. Hispanic Populations 50.5 Million Mexicans……..31,798.000 or 63.0% of 50.5 M. Puerto Rican…..4,624,000 or 9.2% of 50.5 M. Cuban…………..1,786,000 or 3.5% of 50.5 M. Salvadoran…….1,649,000 or 3.3% of 50.5 M. Dominican……..1,415,000 or 2.8% of 50.5 M. Guatemalan……1,044,000 or 2.1% of 50.5 M. Columbian………..909,000 or 1.8% of 50.5 M. Honduran…………633,000 or 1.3% of 50.5 M. Ecuadorian……….565,000 or 1.1% of 50.5 M. Peruvian………….531,000 or 1.1% of 50.5 M.

Latino Population in Selected U. S Latino Population in Selected U.S. Metropolitan Areas/Share of MSA Population Boston…………...9.0% New York……....22.6% Philadelphia……..7.1% Washington........13.2% Atlanta……….....10.3% Orlando…….…..23.7% Miami……..…….63.2% Las Vegas….…..29.3% Fresno ……...….49.6% San Francisco...21.2% Dallas/Forth Worth………….23.8% San Antonio…..54.9% Chicago……….20.2% Denver………..22.9% Albuquerque…45.6% Phoenix………31.8% Tucson……….33.7% Los Angeles…44.8% San Diego……31.2%

Resources Photos, Google.com Copyright © 2011 Pew Hispanic Center The Pew Hispanic Center is a project of the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It is supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts. 1615 L Street, NW Suite 700  Washington, DC 20036-5610 p 202.419.3600   f 202.419.3608 Created by Refugio (Reggie) Gonzales, Director/Community Liaison Advisory Council on Latino Affairs, Chicago Commission on Human Relations