Hispanic Facts & Statistics
June 1, 2004

Here are some facts you should know about our Hispanic population:

• 2000 Census: There are 35,306,000; We are the largest minority in the country & growing

• 13% of US Population

• 142% increase over 1980 Census

• 7 in 10 Hispanic/Latinos live in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Florida

• California State Population 31% - Primarily Mexican & 9% Central American
o Texas State Population19% - 83% Mexican
o Florida State population- 41% Cuban
o New York State Population- 8%
o New Jersey 3% -
o Both of these States are divided among Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and South Americans

• 75% of population either speaks English exclusively or is Bi- Lingual

• Median Age is 26

• Market will surpass a trillion dollars in purchasing power by the year 2050

• This will demand an increase in products, advertising, and marketing

• Hispanic Owned firms number 1.2 million one of every 16 companies in the US

• Will increase to 2 million by the year 2007

• Revenue of the top 10 exceeds 400 million

• Internet users will increase from 8.7 million in 2000 to 16 million in 2007