The share of Latinos who are "housing cost-burdened"—spending more than 30 percent of income on housing—rose from 42% in 2000 to 57% in 2015.
Data from 2025 shows higher rates of self-employment among younger and foreign-born Hispanic workers compared to non-Hispanic workers.
Latinos comprise roughly 22% of the nation's homeless population, despite being 18% of the total population.
California remains a major hub, with 41% of its state population being Latino.
As of 2024, more than 64.7 million people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic/Latino, representing approximately of the total U.S. population.
Source: Information is aggregated from U.S. Census Bureau reports (2024-2026), studies on Latino demographics, and public health data. Hispanic Origin - Census Bureau
The Hispanic population is notably younger, with over half of young Californians (51.5% of those 24 and under) identifying as Latino.
A study found that predominantly Latino zip codes are exposed to 14% higher levels of fine particulate matter ( PM2.5cap P cap M sub 2.5 ) air pollution compared to white areas. Data Access and Research
The share of Latinos who are "housing cost-burdened"—spending more than 30 percent of income on housing—rose from 42% in 2000 to 57% in 2015.
Data from 2025 shows higher rates of self-employment among younger and foreign-born Hispanic workers compared to non-Hispanic workers.
Latinos comprise roughly 22% of the nation's homeless population, despite being 18% of the total population.
California remains a major hub, with 41% of its state population being Latino.
As of 2024, more than 64.7 million people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic/Latino, representing approximately of the total U.S. population.
Source: Information is aggregated from U.S. Census Bureau reports (2024-2026), studies on Latino demographics, and public health data. Hispanic Origin - Census Bureau
The Hispanic population is notably younger, with over half of young Californians (51.5% of those 24 and under) identifying as Latino.
A study found that predominantly Latino zip codes are exposed to 14% higher levels of fine particulate matter ( PM2.5cap P cap M sub 2.5 ) air pollution compared to white areas. Data Access and Research
