1. 2009 Census Profiles Latinos ©
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2. Country of Origin Profiles Pew Hispanic Foundation
Nearly two-thirds of Hispanics in the United States self-identify as being of Mexican origin.

3. Mexicans
31.7 Million Mexicans resided in the USA in (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

4. 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)

5. Puerto Ricans
4.4 Million Puerto Rican resided in the USA (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.

6. 1.7 Million Salvadorians reside in the USA

7. Salvadorians
1.7 Million Salvadorians resided in the USA in (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.

8. 1.6 Million Cubans resided in the USA in 2009.

9. Cubans
1.6 Million Cubans resided in the USA in (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

10. 1.4 Million Dominicans resided in the USA in 2009.

11. Dominicans
1.4 Million Dominicans resided in the USA in (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.

12. 1.1 Million Guatemalan resided in the USA in 2009.

13. Guatemalan
1.1 Million Guatemalan resided in the USA in (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.

14. 917,000 Columbians resided in the USA in 2009.

15. Columbian
917,000 Columbians resided in the USA in (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.

16. 625,000 Hondurans resided in the USA in 2009.

17. Honduran
625,000 Hondurans resided in the USA in (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.

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

19. Ecuadorian
611,000 Ecuadorians resided in the USA in (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.

20. 557,000 Peruvians resided in the USA in 2009.

21. Peruvian
557,000 Peruvians resided in the USA in (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.

22. 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

23. 2010 Census Data U.S. Hispanic Populations 50.5 Million
Mexicans……..31, or 63.0% of 50.5 M.
Puerto Rican…..4,624,000 or % of 50.5 M.
Cuban…………..1,786,000 or 3.5% of 50.5 M.
Salvadoran…….1,649,000 or % of 50.5 M.
Dominican……..1,415,000 or % 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 % of 50.5 M.

24. Latino Population in Selected U. S
Latino Population in Selected U.S. Metropolitan Areas/Share of MSA Population
Boston…………...9.0%
New York…… %
Philadelphia……..7.1%
Washington %
Atlanta……… %
Orlando…….…..23.7%
Miami……..…….63.2%
Las Vegas….…..29.3%
Fresno ……...….49.6%
San Francisco %
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%

25. Resources Photos, Google.com
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